Plural of lay
regular plural
The plural of lay is lays.
Forms of lay
| Singular | lay /leɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | lays /leɪz/ |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Lays in a sentence
- A shower of rain lays the dust.
- When a hen no longer lays and a cock is no longer capable of sexual activity, their value is reduced to half a bushel, as they are fit only for the cooking-pot.1997, Fergus Kelly, “Hens”, in Early Irish Farming: A Study Based Mainly on the Law-Texts of the 7th and 8th Centuries ad […] (Early Irish...
- The Federal budget lays out government spending for the upcoming budget year.From the entry upcoming
- He takes the pass, he drives, he lays it up and in.From the entry lay up
- Inevitably, the next-door neighbour began to mow his lawn just as she lays down her head after a long night shift.From the entry inevitably
Meaning of lay
- verb To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
- verb To cause to subside or abate.
- verb To compel a supernatural entity to cease haunting a place, often by ritual or prayer; to exorcise or banish (a spirit or ghost).
Questions about the plural of lay
- What is the plural of lay?
- The plural of lay is lays.
- Is lay countable?
- Lay is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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