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Lay Definition & Meaning

1. To put something down in a horizontal position.

Example: Please lay the book on the table.

2. To place something in a particular position or location.

Example: He laid the foundation for the new building.

3. To produce or create something, such as an egg.

Example: The hen laid three eggs this morning.

4. To impose or set a burden or responsibility on someone.

Example: The teacher laid a heavy workload on the students.

5. To have sexual intercourse with someone.

Example: He laid her last night.

Examples of the word lay used in sentences.

  • He will lay the foundation for the house before starting the construction work.
  • Please lay the book on the table.
  • My cat likes to lay in the sun.
  • I need to lay down and rest for a bit.
  • It's important to lay a strong foundation for any project.
  • Could you lay out the facts of the situation for me?
  • When it gets too hot, I like to lay in the shade and read a book.
  • She will lay the book on the table before starting her work.
  • Can you lay out the clothes on the bed so that I can choose what to wear?
  • The chicken will lay eggs every morning.
  • The hen has been laying eggs regularly in the coop.
  • After the storm, I had to lay new grass seed in my yard.
  • It's important to lay a solid foundation before building a house.
  • I need to lay down on the couch and rest for a bit.
  • Can you help me lay the table for dinner tonight?
  • The construction workers had to lay the foundation before they could build the house.
  • James always makes sure to lay out his clothes the night before to save time in the morning.
  • After a long day at work, Sarah decided to lay down and rest for a bit before dinner.
  • The nurse had to help the patient lay flat on her back before beginning the medical procedure.
  • The chef instructed his sous chef to lay the herbs on top of the dish before serving it to the customers.
  • After a long day of walking, she decided to lay down on the soft grass and admire the beauty of the sunset.
  • If you want to be successful in your career, you must be willing to lay the groundwork and put in the hard work.
  • As a parent, it's important to lay out clear rules and expectations for your children to follow.
  • The politician was able to lay out a persuasive argument that convinced many people to support her cause.
  • The artist carefully chose the colors and brushes to lay the foundation of her masterpiece.
  • As the sun began to set, the couple lay side by side on the beach, watching the waves in silence.
  • The company had to lay off a significant number of employees due to the economic downturn.
  • Despite her exhaustion, she lay in bed wide-awake, unable to fall asleep.
  • She took a deep breath and lay claim to her accomplishments, refusing to let anyone undermine her hard work.
  • The artist carefully arranged the paintbrushes on the table next to the canvas he was about to lay his creativity on.
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