laid

American  

[leyd] / leɪd /

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of lay.

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laid British  

/ leɪd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of lay 1

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Other Word Forms

• well-laid adjective

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How does laid compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• laid vs. lain

Example Sentences

"If we want young people to stay connected to it, those foundations have to be laid early."

From BBC

Since her last giant slalom victory Shiffrin has only reached the podium twice in the discipline, but the same cannot be said of the slalom where she has laid waste to the competition this year.

From Barron's

For decades, the site intrigued scientists because of unusual skeletal traits and the way the two individuals were laid to rest.

From Science Daily

But smaller agencies across the board are getting better at refining their own brands and hiring employees jumping ship or laid off from big competitors, Rosen said.

From The Wall Street Journal

In big cities, vehicles were restricted and the groundwork was laid for widespread electrification.

From Barron's

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