Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lay-down
verb
/leɪ daʊn/
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Definition
To put something down in a horizontal position, often referring to oneself or an object.
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Examples
- After a long day, I decided to lay down on the couch and relax.
- He asked her to lay down the books on the table before leaving.
- The cat likes to lay down in the sunbeam.
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Meaning
This term is commonly used to describe the action of placing something on a surface or resting oneself horizontally.
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Synonyms
- recline
- lie down
- settle
- rest