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- Dictionarylay/leɪ/
verb
- 1. put (something) down gently or carefully: "she laid the baby in his cot" Similar Opposite
- 2. put down and set in position for use: "it is advisable to have your carpet laid by a professional"
noun
- 1. the general appearance of an area of land: "the lay of the surrounding countryside"
- 2. an act or instance of having sex. vulgar slang
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The verb lay means ‘to put something down carefully in a flat position’. It must have an object. It is a regular verb, but note the spelling of the past simple and -ed form: laid not layed: …
The meaning of LAY is to beat or strike down with force. How to use lay in a sentence. Lay vs. Lie: Usage Guide
Definition of lay verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
45 meanings: 1. to put in a low or horizontal position; cause to lie 2. to place, put, or be in a particular state or position.... Click for more definitions.
to place on or over a surface, as paint; cover or spread with something else. to devise or arrange, as a plan. to deposit as a wager; bet: He laid $10 on the horse that won the third race. to set (a trap).
1. To cause to lie down: lay a child in its crib. 2. a. To place in or bring to a particular position: lay the cloth over the painting. b. To bury. 3. To cause to be in a particular condition: The remark laid him open to criticism. 4. To put or set down: lay new railroad track. 5. To produce and deposit: lay eggs. 6.
To lay is to set something down or put it in a horizontal position. It can also mean to position or prepare something for action — or simply to lay eggs.
Definition of lay verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
UK /leɪ/ adjective (attributive) 1. not ordained into or belonging to the clergy a lay preacher 2. not having professional qualifications or expert knowledge, especially in law or medicine a lay member of the Health Authority. word origin. Middle English: from Old French lai, via late Latin from Greek laïkos, from laos ‘people’. Compare with laic.
to blame someone, usually when this is not fair: You always lay the blame on me! lay the table UK. B1. to put plates, knives, forks, etc on the table to prepare for a meal. See also. put/lay your cards on the table. lay the foundation(s) for/of sth. get/lay your hands on sth.
