Lay and Show

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Lay

Lay verb - To arrange something in a certain spot or position.
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Show and lay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Show" instead a verb "Lay".
Nearby Words: laying, laid

Show

Show verb - To present so as to invite notice or attention.
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Lay and show are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lay" instead a verb "Show".
Nearby Words: showy, showed, showing, showcase, shown

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love lay love show love
body lay body show body
scene lay scene show scene
nothing lay nothing show nothing

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  • Hell The series finale did finally show what lay beyond the Hellmouth that lies hidden beneath Sunnydale, and which many of the show's villains had sought to end the world by opening.
    Source: Hell
  • Literal Metaphor In the show, Nanami thinks she's (literally) laid an egg and asks her brother how he feels about girls who lay eggs.
    Source: Literal Metaphor
  • Furry Reminder Ponies occasionally do things such as lay back their ears to show unhappiness or paw the earth when aggressive.
    Source: Furry Reminder
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Show or Lay. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lay/show.

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