Meaning & Definition of Laid in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Put down, especially gently or carefully.

  Example Sentence: He laid the baby in the crib.

• Definition: To be in a specified state.

  Example Sentence: The book was laid open on the table.

• Definition: To arrange or set something in a specific way.

  Example Sentence: They laid plans for the new project.

• Definition: To lay an egg (used for birds and reptiles).

  Example Sentence: The hen has laid three eggs this week.

• Definition: To impose or establish (a burden, rule, etc.).

  Example Sentence: The law laid a heavy burden on businesses.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• laid back: Relaxed or easy-going.
• laid a foundation: Establish a basis for something.
• laid to rest: To settle or resolve a matter.

Translations

• Spanish: colocado

• French: posé

• German: gelegt

• Russian: положенный

Related Words

• lay: To put something down.

• laid-back: Relaxed or easygoing.

• layout: An arrangement or plan.

Slang Meanings of laid

• Meaning: To have sexual intercourse.

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

• Meaning: To be intoxicated or high.

  Example Sentence: After that party, I was so laid.