Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Lay.
How to pronounce lay:
US
Lay - as a noun
Lay - as an adjective satellite
Lay - as a verb
Put into a certain place or abstract location
Example: "Put your things here"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
placeposepositionputsetHypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemoveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
encloseincloseinsertintroduce
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Put in a horizontal position
Example: "Lay the books on the table"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reposeHypernyms (Closely Related)
layplaceposepositionputsetHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prepare or position for action or operation
Example: "Lay a fire"
Lay eggs
Example: "This hen doesn't lay"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
layreposeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Example: "Lay a responsibility on someone"
Lay - as an adjective
Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
Example: "They seemed more lay than clerical."
Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
Not educated or cultivated; ignorant.
Example Sentences
"Please lay the book on the table."
"He likes to lay down on the couch and watch TV."
"Can you lay the carpet in the living room?"
"I always lay a towel on the beach before lying down."
"The workers are laying the foundation for the new building."
Word Game Points
Is LAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is LAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is LAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lay is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
