Lay ( verb , verb , verb , adjective )

(As a verb)

Lay ( verb )

1. To place or put something down gently or carefully.
2. To put down (something) in a flat or horizontal position.
3. To cause (something) to lie flat or horizontal.
4. To place (something) in a particular position or place.
5. To put (something) in a particular position or place.

Origin:

Old english lecgan, of germanic origin; related to dutch leggen and german legen.

Examples:

1. She laid the baby in the crib.
2. He laid the book on the table.
3. They laid the foundation for the new building.
4. I will lay the table for dinner.
5. The company laid off a number of employees.

(As a verb)

Lay ( verb )

1. To place or put something down gently or carefully.
2. To put down (something) in a flat or horizontal position.
3. To cause (something) to lie flat or horizontal.
4. To place (something) in a particular position or place.
5. To put (something) in a particular position or place.

Origin:

Old english lecgan, of germanic origin; related to dutch leggen and german legen.

Examples:

1. She laid the baby in the crib.
2. He laid the book on the table.
3. They laid the foundation for the new building.
4. I will lay the table for dinner.
5. The company laid off a number of employees.

(As a verb)

Lay ( verb )

1. To place or put something down gently or carefully.
2. To put down (something) in a flat or horizontal position.
3. To cause (something) to lie flat or horizontal.
4. To place (something) in a particular position or place.
5. To put (something) in a particular position or place.

Origin:

Old english lecgan, of germanic origin; related to dutch leggen and german legen.

Examples:

1. She laid the baby in the crib.
2. He laid the book on the table.
3. They laid the foundation for the new building.
4. I will lay the table for dinner.
5. The company laid off a number of employees.

(As an adjective)

Lay ( adjective )

1. To place or put something down gently or carefully.
2. To put down (something) in a flat or horizontal position.
3. To cause (something) to lie flat or horizontal.
4. To place (something) in a particular position or place.
5. To put (something) in a particular position or place.

Origin:

Old english lecgan, of germanic origin; related to dutch leggen and german legen.

Examples:

1. She laid the baby in the crib.
2. He laid the book on the table.
3. They laid the foundation for the new building.
4. I will lay the table for dinner.
5. The company laid off a number of employees.