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Moderatelay in
The correct spelling is lay in.
How to pronounce lay in
verb
Say it like: Laee- in
The correct spelling is lay in. To put (something) aside for future use. For example: "to lay in a stock / store / supply of something"
Usage Examples
“to lay in a stock / store / supply of something”
“She uses a round brush to lay in the background.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To put (something) aside for future use.
- 2.To add (something) to a painting, especially directly onto the blank canvas in the early stages of the work.
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