Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
1. lay
verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put into a certain place or abstract location.
Antonyms
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. lay
verb. ['ˈleɪ'] put in a horizontal position.
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. lay
verb. ['ˈleɪ'] prepare or position for action or operation.
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. lay
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. lay
adjective. ['ˈleɪ'] characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy.
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. lay
verb. ['ˈleɪ'] impose as a duty, burden, or punishment.
Synonyms
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. lay
noun. ['ˈleɪ'] a narrative song with a recurrent refrain.
Synonyms
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. lay
adjective. ['ˈleɪ'] not of or from a profession.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- lay (English)
- laie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lay (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lai (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- layen (Middle English (1100-1500))