laid
word · lemma: lay
/ˈɫeɪd/
layd
/lˈeɪd/
layd
Definition
'Laid' is the past tense and past participle of 'lay'. It means put something down carefully in a place, or for birds, produce eggs.
Usage & Nuances
Don't confuse 'lay' with 'lie'. 'Lay' usually takes an object: you lay something down. Common patterns: 'laid the book on the table', 'laid the baby in bed', 'laid eggs'. 'Laid-back' is a separate adjective with a different meaning.
Spanish: puso - colocó - puso huevosPortuguese (BR): colocou - pôs - botou ovosPortuguese (PT): colocou - pôs - botou ovosChinese (Simplified): 放下 - 放置 - 下蛋Chinese (Traditional): 放下 - 放置 - 下蛋Hindi: रखा - बिछाया - अंडे दिएArabic: وضع - بسط - وضع البيضBengali: রেখেছিল - পেড়ে ছিল (ডিম)Russian: положил - снесла (яйца)Japanese: 置いた - 産んだ（卵）Vietnamese: đặt - đẻ (trứng)Korean: 놓았다 - 낳았다(알)Turkish: koydu - yumurtladıUrdu: رکھا - دیا (انڈہ)Indonesian: meletakkan - bertelur
Example Sentences
She laid the keys on the table.
basic
The hen laid three eggs this morning.
basic
They laid new carpet in the office over the weekend.
natural
He laid the baby on the bed gently.
basic
I laid everything out last night so I wouldn't be late today.
natural
She laid a hand on my shoulder and said everything would be okay.
natural