laid

[ leyd ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of lay ¹.

laid

/ leɪd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of lay 1

Other Words From

• well-laid adjective

Example Sentences

It recalibrated its podcast strategy and laid off employees.

From Los Angeles Times

The Oscar-nominated composer and renowned music producer was laid to rest Sunday during a private funeral in Los Angeles, his family said.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony earlier this month.

From Salon

In February, the lab laid off 530 employees — approximately 8% of its workforce — and another 40 contractors.

From Los Angeles Times

But gone are the days when a remote tech job translated to real stability; two weeks after we moved to New York, John was laid off.

From Salon

Related Words

• arrange
• establish
• leave
• locate
• plant
• set
• settle
• spread
• stick