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

Shankly laid the foundations for Liverpool's future success, taking them from the second tier to win three English titles, two FA Cups and the Uefa Cup.

From BBC

Instead, he has laid the blame on other members of the team whom he also says failed to deliver the promised features.

From BBC

AllHere is now in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, its employees have been laid off, and the company is under the control of a court-appointed bankruptcy trustee, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

"Oh, I bet you really laid down the gauntlet, Joe. I bet you walked in there and let him have it," Stewart joked.

From Salon

The alleged plot against Mr Cotler comes after the US laid charges against a man who is accused of trying to assassinate President elect-Donald Trump on behalf of Iran.

From BBC

Related Words

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