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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 meaning of LAY is to beat or strike down with force. How to use lay in a sentence. Lay vs. Lie: Usage Guide
to put something in especially a flat or horizontal position, usually carefully or for a particular purpose: She laid the baby on the bed. He laid the tray down on the table. lay aside She laid aside her book and went to answer the phone. We're having a new carpet laid in the hall next week.
USAGE In careful English, the verb lay is used with an object and lie without one: the soldier laid down his arms; the Queen laid a wreath; the book was lying on the table; he was lying on the floor. In informal English, lay is frequently used for lie: the book was laying on the table.
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.
Definition of lay verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To put down or place (bricks, carpeting, etc.) in the correct position or way for a specific purpose. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To bury. American Heritage. To cause to be situated in a particular place or condition. The film's first scene is laid in France. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Verb Definitions (34)
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.
[transitive] to put someone or something in a particular position, especially when it is done gently or carefully lay somebody/something (+ adv./prep.) She laid the baby down gently on the bed. He laid a hand on my arm. The horse laid back its ears. Relatives laid wreaths on the grave. lay somebody/something + adj. The cloth should be laid flat.
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.
