English dictionary
lay
/l/eI/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Of or pertaining to the laity, as distinct from the clergy; as, a <i>lay</i> person; a <i>lay</i> preacher; a <i>lay</i> brother.
Source: webster1913
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A song; a simple lyrical poem; a ballad.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
Synonyms balladSource: WordNet 3.0
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a narrative poem of popular origin
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The laity; the common people.
Source: webster1913
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A meadow. See <u>Lea</u>.
Source: webster1913
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Faith; creed; religious profession.
Source: webster1913
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That which lies or is laid or is conceived of as having been laid or placed in its position; a row; a stratum; a layer; as, a <i>lay</i> of stone or wood.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
ExamplesThe lay ministry.
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not of or from a profession
ExamplesA lay opinion as to the cause of the disease.
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verb
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put into a certain place or abstract location
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put in a horizontal position
ExamplesLay the books on the table.
Lay the patient carefully onto the bed.
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prepare or position for action or operation
ExamplesLay a fire.
Lay the foundation for a new health care plan.
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lay eggs
ExamplesThis hen doesn't lay.
Synonyms blowSource: WordNet 3.0
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impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
ExamplesLay a responsibility on someone.
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To cause to lie down, to be prostrate, or to lie against something; to put or set down; to deposit; as, to <i>lay</i> a book on the table; to <i>lay</i> a body in the grave; a shower <i>lays</i> the dust.
Source: webster1913
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To produce and deposit eggs.
Source: webster1913