lay
lay
was in a horizontal position; put down
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lay usage examples
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Please lay the book on the table.
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lay synonyms
What's the difference between lay / sat / was lying / reclined / rested / propped
means to be seated, not lying horizontally
She sat in the chair.
past progressive form showing someone or something was in a lying position
He was lying on the floor.
more formal; often means leaning back or lying in a relaxed position
He reclined on the chair.
focuses on resting or being still, not specifically on lying flat
She rested after a long walk.
means supported in an upright or partly upright position, not simply lying
He propped the ladder against the wall.
means to move into a lying position
Please lay down and relax.
means to put an object down carefully; usually not about a person lying
Please place the book down on the table.
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How to pronounce lay and what this word means
lay means lay. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lay
/leɪ/
lay translation
lay
lay examples
The cat lay in the sun.
lay transcription
/leɪ/, /leɪ/
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lay meaning: what does it mean?
was in a horizontal position; put down
lay pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
lay is pronounced as /leɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
lay definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The cat lay in the sun. Translation: Кошка лежала на солнце.
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