lay
Pronunciation
Verb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
To put something down carefully in a flat position, or, of a bird, to produce an egg.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
place
set down
Usage notes
"Lay" needs an object, you lay something down, while "lie" does not, you just lie down; the two are commonly confused.
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To put something down carefully in a flat position, or, of a bird, to produce an egg.
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