View synonyms for laid

laid

[ leyd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb

laid

/ leɪd /

How does laid compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

In his State of the Union address 50 years ago, LBJ laid out his vision for the Great Society.

The drama transfixed the normally calm Sydney, known for its laid-back vibe and relaxed population.

Certainly Democrats laid a marker down for the next two years.

And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down.

So they laid her on a bier, and all seven of them sat down beside it and wept and wept for three whole days.

The inner ends of the burrows were enlarged with a depression in the floor, where the eggs were laid.

Madame Ratignolle laid her hand over that of Mrs. Pontellier, which was near her.

The Mexican artillery soon laid a part of the fort in ruins.

He sighed as he laid the papers on the table; for he thought the task would be a harder one than even his own immolation.

We laid him down gently, folded his arms on his breast, and for a moment held our peace in tribute to his passing.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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