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laid

/leɪd/verb, adjective1 syllable

Laid means: put into a certain place or abstract location.

Synonyms for laid11

verb, as in put into a certain place or abstract location

verb, as in put in a horizontal position

lay, put down, repose

verb, as in prepare or position for action or operation

verb, as in lay eggs

verb, as in impose as a duty, burden, or punishment

adjective, as in set down according to a plan

also used for laid

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What does laid mean?6

verb

1

put into a certain place or abstract location“Put your things here”

2

put in a horizontal position“lay the books on the table”

3

prepare or position for action or operation“lay a fire”

4

lay eggs“This hen doesn't lay”

5

impose as a duty, burden, or punishment“lay a responsibility on someone”

adjective

1

set down according to a plan“a carefully laid table with places set for four people”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with laid?58

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Laid in a sentence

  • Nyotaimori is where food, like sashimi, is laid out on a naked woman.blay_paul
  • Body sushi is where food, like sashimi, is laid out on a naked woman.blay_paul
  • That hen hasn't laid any eggs at all, lately.magiquai
  • On arriving home, he laid himself on the floor.auxitt
  • If the universe is a cosmic egg, then who laid it?marcelostockle
  • After some hesitation, he laid the book on the desk.CM
  • Having laid an egg, a hen has less weight than before.al_ex_an_der
  • If the universe is a cosmic egg, who laid it?AlanF_US

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