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- Dictionarylay/lā/
verb
- 1. put down, especially gently or carefully: "she laid the baby in his crib" 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, including the direction of streams, hills, and similar features: "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
[transitive] lay something + adv./prep. to present a proposal, some information, etc. to somebody for them to think about and decide on The bill was laid before Parliament. difficult situation
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: …
Lay is used with some nouns to talk about making official preparations for something. For example, if you lay the basis for something or lay plans for it, you prepare it carefully. Diplomats meeting in Chile have laid the groundwork for far-reaching environmental regulations. [VERB noun] The organisers meet in March to lay plans. [VERB noun]
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.
Definition of lay verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
To put or set in order or readiness for use: lay the table for lunch. 10. To devise; contrive: lay plans. 11. To spread over a surface: lay paint on a canvas. 12. To place or give (importance): lay stress on clarity of expression. 13. To impose as a burden or punishment: lay a penalty upon the offender. 14.
LAY definition: 1. to put something down somewhere carefully: 2. to put something into its correct position: 3…. Learn more.
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.
