laid down

Meanings

• Verb

  To place or put something in a position of rest or in a horizontal position.

• Verb

  To install or establish something, such as a law or a government.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with laid down
played , stayed , weighed , decayed , delayed

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Variants

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laid down , lay down , laying down , lays down

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Forms

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The past participle of 'lay' is 'laid'. There are no other forms to mention.

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Etymology

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The word 'laid' comes from the Old English word 'lēgan', which means 'to lie, place, or put'. The past tense of 'lay' is 'laid'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'laid down' is often used in the context of shipbuilding to describe a ship that has been completed and is ready for use.

2. The phrase 'lay your cards on the table' means to reveal all the information you have and be completely open and honest.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deposition: The act of laying something down or placing it in a resting position. It can also refer to the process of removing a substance from a liquid or gas and settling it as a solid.

2. Installation: The act of laying something down or putting it in place, often referring to the process of setting up a new system or technology.

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Culture

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In literature, 'laid down' has been used to describe the act of placing something to rest, such as a book or a weapon. In music, the phrase 'laid down the law' is used to describe someone asserting their authority or dominance.

How to Memorize "laid down"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize laying a book on a table or placing a gun on the ground.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'laid' with the idea of resting or putting something in place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lay Down The Law' to remember the meaning of 'laid down' as 'installed' or 'established'.

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