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to lay by
[phrase form: lay]
01
to put something aside for future use
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
by
Base verb
lay
Present tense
lay by
3rd person singular
lays by
Present participle
laying by
Past simple
laid by
Past participle
laid by
Examples
I'm trying to lay some money by for a down payment on a house.
02
(of a ship) to stay in one place while facing the wind
Examples
The ship had to lay by for a while to wait for the storm to pass.
03
to discard something that is no longer needed or useful
Examples
In the attic, they laid by the worn-out furniture to make space for new items.
