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.

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.