lay

6 points English 3 letters Very common Commonness #1,361 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

verb

put into a certain place or abstract location

noun

a narrative poem of popular origin

adjective

not of or from a profession

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/lˈeɪ/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural layspast tense laid

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

a narrative poem of popular origin

ballad

put into a certain place or abstract location

put set place pose position

put in a horizontal position

repose

not of or from a profession

nonprofessional

characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy

laic secular profane

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

they okay say hey way day away ok stay may today play pay gay ray pray

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Crossword clues

“A meadow. See Lea. Dryden.” web-def
“a narrative poem of popular origin” wn-def
“Another word for place” gen-syn
“not of or from a profession” wn-def
“of Lie, to recline.” web-def
“put into a certain place or abstract location” wn-def

Anagrams

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Words you can make from LAY

ya la lay al ay ly

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Useful lists

3 Letter Words Words Starting With L Words Ending in Y

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