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Lay

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Meanings of Lay

Verb

  • To put something down in a flat position.
  • To make something calm or quiet.
  • To put things in order or set them up.
  • To make or put something in a certain place.
  • To put an egg in a nest.

Noun

  • The way something is arranged or set up.
  • A plan or idea for something.
  • A layer or level of something.

Explanation of the word: Lay

Lay means to place something down gently. For example, you can lay a book on a table.

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Translations for the word: Lay

hindi
लिटाना

litana

बिछाना

bichana

लिटाना

litana

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Lay

What does 'lay' mean?
The word 'lay' means to put something down in a flat position. For example, you can lay a book on a table.
How do you pronounce 'lay'?
You pronounce 'lay' like 'lay' rhyming with 'play'.
What is the origin of the word 'lay'?
The word 'lay' comes from Old English 'lægan', which means to place or put down.
What is the meaning of 'lay' in Kannada?
The word 'lay' in Kannada is 'ಹರಿಯು' (Hariyu).