Laid

/leɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

past tense of lay; to put down or place something in a horizontal position.

She laid the book on the table.

to put something in a specified place or position.

He laid the groundwork for the new project.

to prepare or arrange for a specific purpose.

They laid plans for the upcoming event.

to impose or assign, as a duty or obligation.

The teacher laid the responsibility of cleaning on the students.

adjective

referring to something that has been placed down or positioned.

The laid bricks created a sturdy foundation.

Old English 'lægd', past participle of 'lægan' (to lay).

laid back

Relaxed or easy-going.

laid a foundation

Establish a basis for something.

laid to rest

To settle or resolve a matter.

lay

To put something down.

laid-back

Relaxed or easygoing.

layout

An arrangement or plan.

To have sexual intercourse.

They were just talking, but they ended up getting laid.

To be intoxicated or high.

After that party, I was so laid.