LAY

/leɪ/ ► audio Scrabble 6 Words With Friends 6

Definition

  1. adjective characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy. — synonyms: laic, secular
  2. adjective not of or from a profession.
  3. noun a narrative song with a recurrent refrain. — synonyms: ballad
  4. noun a narrative poem of popular origin. — synonyms: ballad
  5. verb put into a certain place or abstract location. — synonyms: put, set, place, pose, position
  6. verb put in a horizontal position. — synonyms: put_down, repose
  7. verb prepare or position for action or operation.
  8. verb lay eggs.
  9. verb impose as a duty, burden, or punishment.

Examples

  • “the lay of the land”
  • “Worm and parcel with the lay; turn and serve the other way.”
  • “What was I, just another lay you can toss aside as you go on to your next conquest?”

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