Lay and Stow

Lay

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

Stow is a synonym for lay in put topic. In some cases you can use "Stow" instead a verb "Lay".

Nearby Words: laying, laid

Stow

Stow verb - To place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability.

Lay is a synonym for stow. You can use "Lay" instead a verb "Stow".

Nearby Words: stowing, stowage

Common collocations

body lay body stow body
heads lay heads stow heads
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Stow and Lay. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lay/stow
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