Lay - translation, pronunciation and examples
lay
was in a horizontal position; put down
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When to use lay
Кошка лежала на солнце.
Пожалуйста, положи книгу на стол.
lay usage examples
Пожалуйста, положи книгу на стол.
Please lay the book on the table.
Similar words
same base word; can mean to be in a horizontal position or to put something down, depending on grammar
means to be seated, not lying horizontally
past progressive form showing someone or something was in a lying position
more formal; often means leaning back or lying in a relaxed position
focuses on resting or being still, not specifically on lying flat
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lay synonyms
What's the difference between lay / sat / was lying / reclined / rested / propped
same base word; can mean to be in a horizontal position or to put something down, depending on grammar
He lay on the sofa.
Он лежал на диване.
means to be seated, not lying horizontally
She sat in the chair.
Она сидела на стуле.
past progressive form showing someone or something was in a lying position
He was lying on the floor.
Он лежал на полу.
more formal; often means leaning back or lying in a relaxed position
He reclined on the chair.
Он откинулся на стуле.
focuses on resting or being still, not specifically on lying flat
She rested after a long walk.
Она отдыхала после долгой прогулки.
means supported in an upright or partly upright position, not simply lying
He propped the ladder against the wall.
Он прислонил лестницу к стене.
means to move into a lying position
Please lay down and relax.
Пожалуйста, лягте и расслабьтесь.
means to put an object down carefully; usually not about a person lying
Please place the book down on the table.
Пожалуйста, положите книгу на стол.
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How to pronounce lay and what this word means
lay translation: лежал. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lay
/leɪ/
lay translation
лежал
lay examples
The cat lay in the sun.
lay transcription
/leɪ/, /leɪ/
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lay meaning: what does it mean?
was in a horizontal position; put down
lay pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
lay is pronounced as /leɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
lay definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The cat lay in the sun. Translation: Кошка лежала на солнце.
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