lay — to put something down in a flat position
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to put something down in a flat position
Pronunciation (IPA): /leɪ/
Korean meaning: 놓다, 두다
Korean pronunciation: 레이 (강세: 레이)
Example Sentences
- My lazy cat loves to lay in the sun all day, but ironically never lays any eggs!
- The teacher asked us to lay our phones on the desk during the exam.
- As a lay person, I have no idea why my computer keeps making weird beeping sounds.
lay
VERB//leɪ//
to put something down in a flat position
He lays bricks in a row — each one placed builds a solid wall.
Lay down your pack, you've found the way to stay
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'lecgan' meaning 'to cause to lie down' or 'to place'. Related to Germanic languages and ultimately connected to Proto-Indo-European roots meaning 'to lie or recline'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My lazy cat loves to lay in the sun all day, but ironically never lays any eggs!”
“The teacher asked us to lay our phones on the desk during the exam.”
“As a lay person, I have no idea why my computer keeps making weird beeping sounds.”
“The company had to lay off 100 employees, but they promised to lay on a fancy farewell party.”
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