Lay and Smooth

Lay

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

Smooth and lay are semantically related In some cases you can use "Smooth" instead the word "Lay" as a verb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Smooth

Smooth verb - To make free from breaks, curves, or bumps.
Usage example: the workers smoothed the surface of the concrete before letting it dry

Lay and smooth are semantically related in make level topic. Sometimes you can use "Lay" instead the word "Smooth" as a verb or an adjective.

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

soul lay soul smooth soul
way lay way smooth way

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / The Godfather Woltz: You smooth son of a bitch, let me lay it on the line for you, and your boss.
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