laid
v.v. the past tense of 'lay'. It means you put something down carefully or in a flat position.
v. the past tense and past participle of 'lay'. Refers to the act of placing something down in a horizontal position or, in a biological context, producing eggs.
She laid the book on the table and walked away.
The workers laid the new carpet in the living room yesterday morning.
After the foundation was poured, the masonry team laid the bricks with such precision that no further adjustments were required for the structural alignment.
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; it is frequently confused with 'lied' (the past tense of 'lie').
He laid on the bed for an hour.He lay on the bed for an hour.Learners confuse 'laid' (past of 'lay' - to put something down) with 'lay' (past of 'lie' - to rest oneself).