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laying

 

[ หˆleษชษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

positioning something

Laying refers to the action of placing something down in a specific position. It can also imply making something flat or horizontal. Additionally, laying can involve arranging objects in a particular manner or setting the foundation for something to be built or created. The term is commonly used in various contexts, including construction, gardening, and even in laying down rules or procedures.

Synonyms

arranging, placing, putting down, setting.

Examples of usage

  • She is laying the table for dinner.
  • He was laying the bricks for the new wall.
  • The girl is laying a blanket on the grass.
  • They are laying the groundwork for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "laying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deitando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‡เคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช liegen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbaring

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะถะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ leลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจชใŸใ‚ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couchรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acostado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yatmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ„์›Œ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุณุชู„ู‚ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ leลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ leลพanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่บบ็€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ leลพanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ liggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒแƒšแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uzanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acostado

Etymology

The word 'laying' comes from the Old English 'lรฆgan', which means 'to lay down' or 'to place'. This root word has cognates in several Germanic languages, including the German 'legen', which also means to lay or put down. Historically, the use of laying has evolved to encompass various meanings across different contexts, from physical placement of objects to metaphorical uses, such as laying down laws or principles. In the English language, the word has retained its core meaning related to positioning and placing over centuries. Its various forms can be found in literature dating back to the medieval period, where it was important in describing actions related to tasks and duties. The transformation of the word can also be observed in its adaptation into different phrases and idioms commonly used today.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,164, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.