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lay down

The phrase “lay down” has 2 syllables: lay down

It's pronounced as /leɪ daʊn/

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In the thesaurus, “lay down” has 386 synonyms and 109 antonyms.

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Synonyms for lay down

Antonyms for lay down

Meanings of lay down

  • verb
    1. To give up, surrender, or yield (e.g. a weapon), usually by placing it on the ground.
    2. To intentionally take a fall while riding a motorcycle, in order to prevent a more serious collision.
    3. To specify, institute, enact, assert firmly, state authoritatively, establish or formulate (rules or policies).
    4. To stock, store (e.g. wine) for the future. See also lay by.
    5. To euthanize an animal.
    6. To sacrifice, especially in the phrase "to lay down one's life.".
    7. To lie down; to place oneself in a reclined or horizontal position, on a bed or similar, for the purpose of resting.
    8. To draw the lines of a ship's hull at full size, before starting a build.
    9. To assume a reclining position.
    10. To be lazy or remiss.
    11. To submit passively.

Example Sentences

  • After a long day at work, he needed to lay down and rest.
  • The general decided to lay down his weapons and surrender.
  • She told the child to lay down for a nap before dinner.
  • The company will lay down new rules for remote work.
  • He refused to lay down his beliefs, even under pressure.

On this page you'll find 495 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lay down, such as: abandon, abnegate, abolish, abrogate, accent, accentuate, adjudge.

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