Lay is often used where lie is considered standard, as in "I'm going to lay down for a quick nap." The use, which dates to the 14th century, troubled no one until the 18th, but since then, people who care …

In religious organizations, the laity (/ ˈleɪəti /) — individually a layperson, layman or laywoman — consists of all members who are not part of the clergy, usually including any non- ordained members …

LAY definition: to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down. See examples of lay used in a sentence.

LAY definition: 1. to put something in especially a flat or horizontal position, usually carefully or for a…. Learn more.

1. To give up; abandon: lay aside all hope of rescue. 2. To save for the future: laid aside money for a vacation.

Lay is used with some nouns in expressions about accusing or blaming someone. For example, if you lay the blame for a mistake on someone, you say it is their fault, or if the police lay charges against …

Definition of lay verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

lay adjective [always before noun] (NOT A PRIEST) involved in religious activities, but not trained as a priest: a lay preacher

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The verb lay in most of its meanings takes an object, and a general rule to remember is that if the word "put, place,'' can be substituted in a sentence, then lay is the verb to use: Lay (= put, place) the …