laid

Definition

  • past tense and past participle of 'lay'
  • synonyms: ordered, arranged

Examples

  • ('Brit') Places were 'laid' (at the table) for three people. [=silverware, glasses, and napkins were put on the table for three people who will be eating there]

  • When she came home after midnight, her father 'laid down the law': if she came home that late again, she would not be allowed to watch TV for a week.

  • She 'laid on' a fake southern accent. [=she spoke with a southern accent although she doesn't usually speak that way]

Movie quotes

  • (..) Hey... ...how's that pretty gal of yours? Melinda's not so well, Paul. Not so well at all. More headaches? Got laid up with another one yesterday. Worst one yet. I'll be taking her over to Vicksburg next day or so for some tests. Head x-rays (..)
    1999 The Green Mile