lay

Meaning

to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully

To put something down carefully in a flat position.

Example Sentences

Please lay the book on the table.

She laid the book on the table.

Example Expressions

lay the foundation

Synonyms

place, put, position, set, deposit

Entry 1

place, put, position, set

Entry 2

place, put, set, position, deposit

Antonyms

lift, raise, pick up

Entry 1

lift, raise, pick up

Entry 2

lift, raise

Collocations

lay down, lay carefully, lay eggs, lay foundation, lay flat, lay the table, lay bricks, lay emphasis

Entry 1

lay down, lay carefully, lay eggs, lay foundation, lay flat

Entry 2

lay the table, lay eggs, lay bricks, lay emphasis