lay
/lˈeɪ/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
verb
- put into a certain place or abstract location
“Put your things here” - put in a horizontal position
“lay the books on the table” - prepare or position for action or operation
“lay a fire” - lay eggs
“This hen doesn't lay” - impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
“lay a responsibility on someone”
adjective
- characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
“set his collar in laic rather than clerical position” - not of or from a profession
“a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease”
noun
- a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
- a narrative poem of popular origin
Synonyms for lay
Words that rhyme with lay
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