How Do You Spell LAY UP?

Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪ ˈʌp] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "lay up" can be confusing for some, as it is pronounced as /leɪ ʌp/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). This term is often used in basketball to describe scoring by throwing a ball into the hoop from above. The word consists of a verb "lay" which means to place or put down and a preposition "up" which means in an upward direction. When combined, "lay up" refers to a specific kind of basketball shot. Remember to spell "lay up" without a hyphen between the two words.

LAY UP Meaning and Definition

1. Lay up can be used as a verb or a noun, and it refers to different meanings depending on the context. As a verb, it typically means to store or set something aside for future use or safekeeping. It can also mean to preserve something for later on. For example, you might lay up food supplies for a camping trip or lay up money for a future expense. In terms of health, lay up can describe the act of resting or removing oneself from strenuous activities due to illness or injury. In this sense, it implies taking time off work or staying away from physical exertion to recover.

   As a noun, lay up refers to a basketball shot made close to the basket, often involving a player jumping and releasing the ball with one or both hands. This type of shot is typically attempted when a player is near the basket and has a clear path to score. It is often used to describe a player successfully making a lay-up shot during a game.

   Overall, lay up suggests putting something aside or taking a break to recover, depending on the context it is used in.

Common Misspellings for LAY UP

• lae up
• lai up
• ley up
• lie up
• kay up
• lzy up
• lsy up
• lwy up
• lqy up
• lag up
• lau up
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• lay uo

Etymology of LAY UP

The verb phrase "lay up" has a literal meaning of storing or putting something away for later use, but it also has idiomatic meanings related to rest, healing, or taking a break.

The etymology of "lay up" can be traced back to its Old English origins. The word "lay" comes from the Old English word "lecgan", which means "to place" or "to put". This Old English verb also gave rise to the modern English verb "to lay". The word "up" simply indicates upward movement or a higher position.

Over time, the phrase "lay up" came to mean storing something away or putting it in a higher position for safekeeping. This could refer to storing objects, such as laying up provisions for the winter, or to the act of placing oneself in a higher position, such as laying up in bed when ill.

Idioms with the word LAY UP

• lay up trouble for yourself The idiom "lay up trouble for yourself" means to intentionally or unintentionally create problems or difficulties for oneself in the future, usually by making poor decisions or engaging in risky or unwise behavior. It implies that one's actions or choices now will lead to negative consequences later on.
• lay up The definition of the idiom "lay up" is to store or save something for later use, or to keep something out of sight. It can also refer to taking time off or resting due to illness or injury.

Similar spelling words for LAY UP

• layup,
• lay-up,
• lavey,
• lap,
• layby,
• Laboy,
• lape,
• lapp.

Conjugate verb Lay up

CONDITIONAL

I would lay up

you would lay up

he/she/it would lay up

we would lay up

they would lay up

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be laying up

you would be laying up

he/she/it would be laying up

we would be laying up

they would be laying up

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lay up

you would have lay up

he/she/it would have lay up

we would have lay up

they would have lay up

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been laying up

you would have been laying up

he/she/it would have been laying up

we would have been laying up

they would have been laying up

FUTURE

I will lay up

you will lay up

he/she/it will lay up

we will lay up

they will lay up

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be laying up

you will be laying up

he/she/it will be laying up

we will be laying up

they will be laying up

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have laid up

you will have laid up

he/she/it will have laid up

we will have laid up

they will have laid up

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been laying up

you will have been laying up

he/she/it will have been laying up

we will have been laying up

they will have been laying up

IMPERATIVE

you lay up

we let´s lay up

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lay up

PAST

I laid up

you laid up

he/she/it laid up

we laid up

they laid up

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was laying up

you were laying up

he/she/it was laying up

we were laying up

they were laying up

PAST PARTICIPLE

laid up

PAST PERFECT

I had laid up

you had laid up

he/she/it had laid up

we had laid up

they had laid up

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been laying up

you had been laying up

he/she/it had been laying up

we had been laying up

they had been laying up

PRESENT

I lay up

you lay up

he/she/it lays up

we lay up

they lay up

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am laying up

you are laying up

he/she/it is laying up

we are laying up

they are laying up

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

laying up

PRESENT PERFECT

I have laid up

you have laid up

he/she/it has laid up

we have laid up

they have laid up

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been laying up

you have been laying up

he/she/it has been laying up

we have been laying up

they have been laying up