Lay and Nag

Lay

Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.

Nag and lay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nag" instead a verb "Lay".

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Nag

Nag verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Lay and nag are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lay" instead a verb "Nag".

Common collocations

hand lay hand nag hand
way lay way nag way
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