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lay

/leɪ/
en-us undefinedlay
Main Example

Please lay the book on the table.

Example context
en-us flagPlease lay the book on the table.
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To put something down in a flat position.

Other Example

Lay the keys on the counter.

en-us flagLay the keys on the counter.

Please lay your coat on the chair.

en-us flagPlease lay your coat on the chair.

He will lay the cards on the table.

en-us flagHe will lay the cards on the table.
Synonyms

lay down

en-us flaglay down

lay flat

en-us flaglay flat

lay aside

en-us flaglay aside
Synonyms

place

set

put

lay

/leɪ/
Main Example

She will lay the flowers on the ground.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To place something in a particular position or to set something down.

Other Example
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Synonyms

lay

/leɪ/
Main Example

He took a lay on the couch.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A position or state of rest or inactivity.

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Synonyms

lay

/leɪ/
Main Example

The hen will lay eggs in the morning.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To produce eggs, as in birds or reptiles.

Other Example
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Synonyms

lay

/leɪ/
Main Example

The lay figure was used for drawing.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Adjective (adj.)

Not standing up; horizontal or flat.

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