lay down
lay down
to put something down flat
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What's the difference between lay down / put down / set down / lay / place
класть — to put something down flat
Lay down the towel on the chair.
Положи полотенце на стул.
same as the headword; to put something down flat
Lay down the book on the table.
Положи книгу на стол.
general verb for placing something on a surface; less tied to flatness
Put down your bag by the door.
Поставь сумку у двери.
to place something down carefully, often on a surface
She set down the glass gently.
Она аккуратно поставила стакан.
basic verb meaning to put something down flat; the base form of the phrase
Lay the towel on the chair.
Положи полотенце на стул.
to put something in a particular position; more neutral and formal than lay
Place the plate on the shelf.
Поставь тарелку на полку.
to put something somewhere; very common, often with a specific location or arrangement
Set the cup on the table.
Поставь чашку на стол.
to put something in a chosen position, often with care or planning
Position the chair near the window.
Поставь стул возле окна.
to move something down to a lower level; not necessarily flat or set on a surface
Lower the box onto the floor.
Опусти коробку на пол.
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lay down translation: класть. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce lay down
/ˌleɪ ˈdaʊn/
lay down translation
класть
lay down examples
Lay down the towel on the chair.
lay down transcription
/ˌleɪ ˈdaʊn/, /ˈleɪ daʊn/
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lay down meaning: what does it mean?
to put something down flat
lay down pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
lay down is pronounced as /ˌleɪ ˈdaʊn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
lay down definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Lay down the towel on the chair. Translation: Положи полотенце на стул.
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