American English pronunciation
How to pronounce lays
IPA transcription: ['leɪz]
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Noun
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a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
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a narrative poem of popular origin
Verb
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put into a certain place or abstract location
“Put your things here”
“Set the tray down”
“Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children”
“Place emphasis on a certain point”
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put in a horizontal position
“lay the books on the table”
“lay the patient carefully onto the bed”
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prepare or position for action or operation
“lay a fire”
“lay the foundation for a new health care plan”
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lay eggs
“This hen doesn't lay”
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impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
“lay a responsibility on someone”
Usage examples
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