laid
laid
Pronunciation
IPA Phonetic Spelling of "laid"
IPA: /leɪd/
Syllable Breakdown:
leɪ:
/l/ - voiced alveolar lateral liquid
/eɪ/ - diphthong, starting with a mid-open front unrounded vowel /e/ and ending with a high-open front unrounded vowel /i/
d:
/d/ - voiced alveolar stop
Word Form Variations
The word "laid" is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "lay." It doesn't have any singular or plural variations, as it is already a past tense form.
Here's a breakdown of the verb forms:
Present tense: lay
Past tense: laid
Past participle: laid
Present participle: laying
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Note: As "laid" is primarily a past tense and past participle form, its definitions will reflect these grammatical roles.
Verb
Definition: To place or put something down, especially in a flat position.
Synonyms: place, put, set, arrange
Antonyms: raise, lift, pick up
Example: "She laid the book on the table."
Adjective
Definition: (Informal) Relaxed or easygoing.
Synonyms: casual, carefree, nonchalant
Antonyms: tense, anxious, uptight
Example: "He had a laid-back attitude."
Note: In this context, "laid-back" is a compound adjective formed from the past participle "laid" and the adverb "back."
Examples of Use
Books
Literature: "He laid his head on the pillow and drifted off to sleep." (Shakespeare, Hamlet)
Academic Text: "The experiment laid the foundation for future research." (Scientific journal article)
Newspapers
News Article: "The government has laid out plans for economic recovery." (The New York Times)
Headline: "Man Charged with Laid-Back Murder" (The Daily Mail)
Online Publications
Blog Post: "I laid out my clothes for the next day." (Personal blog)
Website Article: "The company has laid off several employees." (Business website)
Entertainment
Movie Title: The Laid-Back Adventures of Jake and Finn (Animated series)
Song Title: "Laid" by Eric Clapton (Popular song)
General Public Discourse
Conversation: "I laid the table for dinner." (Everyday conversation)
Social Media: "Feeling laid-back today." (Social media post)
Note: The specific examples and sources may vary depending on the current cultural and linguistic trends.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Laid
"I laid my head on the pillow and drifted off to sleep." (Shakespeare, Hamlet)
"He has laid the foundation for a new era." (Winston Churchill)
"The city was laid waste by the earthquake." (Historical record)
"He laid out his plans for the future." (Unknown)
"The baby was laid to rest." (Religious text)
"She laid a trap for the thief." (Folk tale)
"The foundation of the house was laid last week." (Construction manual)
"The treaty laid the groundwork for peace." (Diplomatic document)
"He laid the blame on someone else." (Common expression)
"The eggs were laid in a nest." (Natural history)
Etymology
Laid is the past tense and past participle of the verb lay. It comes from the Old English verb lægan, which meant "to lie down" or "to put down."
Over time, the meaning of lægan has evolved. Today, "laid" can mean:
To place something down: For example, "I laid the book on the table."
To be in a flat or horizontal position: For example, "He was lying laid on the couch."
The first known use of "laid" in English dates back to the 13th century. It has been used in various contexts ever since, from literature to everyday speech.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Laid
Common Phrases:
Laid-back: Relaxed, easygoing
Laid off: Fired from a job
Laid out: Spread out or arranged in a flat position
Laid to rest: Buried or cremated
Lesser-Known Phrases:
Laid low: Brought down or defeated
Laid up: Confined to bed due to illness or injury
Laid waste: Destroyed or devastated
Idioms with Synonyms:
To lay the groundwork: To prepare for something
To lay the blame on someone: To accuse someone of something
To lay one's cards on the table: To be honest and open
To lay it on thick: To exaggerate or be overly enthusiastic
Note: While "laid" is a versatile word, it doesn't appear in many common idioms. The list above includes some lesser-known phrases and idioms that use "laid" or its synonyms to convey similar meanings.
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Source Information
Definition of laid from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
