lay
lay /ˈleɪ/
adjective
-
(
)
Characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
(
laic
, secular
, lay
)
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
Set his collar in laic rather than clerical position
set his collar in laic rather than clerical position
The lay ministry
the lay ministry
-
Not of or from a profession
(
lay
)
not of or from a profession
A lay opinion as to the cause of the disease
a lay opinion as to the cause of the disease
noun
-
A narrative poem of popular origin
(
lay
, ballad
)
a narrative poem of popular origin
-
A narrative song with a recurrent refrain
(
lay
, ballad
)
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
verb
-
()
Put into a certain place or abstract location
(
pose
, position
, lay
, place
, put
, set
)
put into a certain place or abstract location
Put your things here
Put your things here
Set the tray down
Set the tray down
Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
Place emphasis on a certain point
Place emphasis on a certain point
-
()
Put in a horizontal position
(
repose
, put down
, lay
)
put in a horizontal position
Lay the books on the table
lay the books on the table
Lay the patient carefully onto the bed
lay the patient carefully onto the bed
-
()
Prepare or position for action or operation
(
lay
)
prepare or position for action or operation
Lay a fire
lay a fire
Lay the foundation for a new health care plan
lay the foundation for a new health care plan
-
()
Lay eggs
(
lay
)
lay eggs
This hen doesn't lay
This hen doesn't lay
-
()
Impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
(
lay
)
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
Lay a responsibility on someone
lay a responsibility on someone
lie
lie /ˈlaɪ/
noun
-
()
A statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
(
prevarication
, lie
)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
The detective interrogated the suspect, searching for signs of a lie.
The detective interrogated the suspect, searching for signs of a lie.
-
Position or manner in which something is situated
(
lie
)
position or manner in which something is situated
verb
-
()
Be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
(
lie
)
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
The cat likes to lie in the sun for hours.
The cat likes to lie in the sun for hours.
-
()
Be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
(
lie
)
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
The sick man lay in bed all day
The sick man lay in bed all day
The books are lying on the shelf
the books are lying on the shelf
-
()
Originate (in)
(
dwell
, consist
, lie
, lie in
)
originate (in)
The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
-
()
Be and remain in a particular state or condition
(
lie
)
be and remain in a particular state or condition
Lie dormant
lie dormant
-
()
Tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
(
lie
)
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
Don't lie to your parents
Don't lie to your parents
She lied when she told me she was only 29
She lied when she told me she was only 29
-
()
Assume a reclining position
(
lie
, lie down
)
assume a reclining position
Lie down on the bed until you feel better
lie down on the bed until you feel better
-
()
Have a place in relation to something else
(
lie
, rest
)
have a place in relation to something else
The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
The responsibility rests with the Allies
The responsibility rests with the Allies
noun
-
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
(
Lie
, Trygve Halvden Lie
, Trygve Lie
)
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
