laid
Translation
laid
Examples
She laid the book on the table.
She laid the book on the table.
The hen laid an egg this morning.
The hen laid an egg this morning.
They have laid the foundation for the new building.
They have laid the foundation for the new building.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((somewhere)) to put (sth.) (somewhere) She laid the book on the table.
((sth.)) to produce (an egg) The hen laid an egg.
Similar Words
Synonyms: placed, set, put. Note the common confusion with 'to lie' (past tense 'lay').
Etymology
From Old English 'lecgan' (to place). 'Laid' is the past tense and past participle of the verb 'to lay'.
Memory Tips
Remember: you 'lay' something down (it needs an object). The chicken 'laid' an egg.