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lay
Synonyms and Antonyms of lay
1
a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect
2
a short musical composition for the human voice often with instrumental accompaniment
anthem, cantata, canticle, carol, chorale, hymn, noel, psalm, spiritual
dirge, lament, requiem, threnody
aria, art song, barcarole (or barcarolle), blues, chanson, chant, chantey (or chanty), chorus, croon, descant (also discant), folk song, glee, lullaby, madrigal, motet, part-song, pop, rocker, round, roundelay, serenade, standard
lay
Synonyms and Antonyms of lay
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
calling, employment, game, line, occupation, profession, trade, vocation, work
lay
Synonyms and Antonyms of lay
1
to arrange something in a certain spot or position
2
to cause to come to rest at the bottom (as of a liquid)
3
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
4
to make ready in advance
5
to put a layer of on a surface
6
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event
7
to explain (something) as being the result of something else
8
to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea
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