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lay

Pronunciation: [/leɪ/]

Word

Learn how to use lay in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “putting something down”

(verb) to place something in a horizontal position.

Example

She laid the book on the table.

Example

He did not lay the tools back in the toolbox.

Example

Where did you lay the keys?

Context: “eggs”

(verb) to produce eggs and sit on them to keep them warm until they hatch.

Example

The hen will lay eggs every morning.

Example

The bird did not lay any eggs this month.

Example

How many eggs did the chicken lay?

How to pronounce lay

Pronunciation: [/leɪ/]

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