Lay and Plunk

Lay

Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
Usage example: just lay the book over there on the table for now

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

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Plunk

Plunk verb - To throw or set down clumsily or casually.
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Synonyms for Plunk

Lay and plunk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lay" instead a verb "Plunk".

Nearby Words: plunked, plunking
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