laid
beginnerA1/leɪd/ · laid
past tense of 'lay'; to place something down in a flat position.
Meanings
past tense of 'lay'; to place something down in a flat position.
کسی چیز کو افقی حالت میں رکھنا؛ بچھانا
رکھا
rakha
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- laid down rules
- laid the groundwork
- laid bricks
Example Sentences
She laid the book on the table.
اس نے کتاب میز پر رکھی۔
Us ne kitaab mez par rakhi.
He laid the foundation for his future.
اس نے اپنے مستقبل کی بنیاد رکھی۔
Us ne apne mustaqbil ki buniyad rakhi.
They laid out the plans for the project.
انہوں نے منصوبے کے لیے منصوبہ بندی کی۔
Unhon ne mansoobe ke liye mansooba bandi ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'laid' as in 'laid down' for resting or placing something.
Visualize a book being laid down on a table.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "leídan" — to cause to lie down
First known use: before 12th century
The word 'laid' is the past tense and past participle of 'lay', which has its roots in Old English, evolving over centuries into its current form used in modern English.