lay is the dictionary form of laid Definition of lay
lay has definitions from the fields of verse,writing,music,fine art,zoology,religion |
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[ verb ] prepare or position for action or operation
Examples "lay a fire" "lay the foundation for a new health care plan" |
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[ verb ] (zoology) lay eggs; of female animals
Examples "This hen doesn't lay" |
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[ verb ] impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Examples "lay a responsibility on someone" |
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[ adjective ] not of or from a profession
Examples "a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease" |
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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 1530
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[ noun ] (music,fine art) a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
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[ noun ] (verse,writing) a narrative poem of popular origin
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