How Do You Spell LAY AWAY?

Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪ ɐwˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

The spelling of "lay away" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as "lei əˈweɪ" and refers to a method of purchasing items by paying for them over time and storing them until the final payment. The first part of the word, "lay," is pronounced as "lei," with the long "e" sound. The second part, "away," is pronounced as "əˈweɪ" with the schwa sound followed by the "w" sound and the long "a" sound. The spelling may seem unusual, but it allows for an accurate representation of the pronunciation.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Idioms
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LAY AWAY Meaning and Definition

  1. Lay away, often referred to as layaway, is a retail service that allows customers to reserve and pay for an item over a period of time before taking possession of it. It is a convenient alternative for individuals who are unable to make an immediate full payment or wish to secure an item for future use, particularly during peak shopping seasons or for expensive purchases.

    The layaway process typically involves the customer selecting the desired item and providing a deposit, usually a percentage of the total price or a flat fee, as a down payment. The reserved item is then set aside by the retailer and stored until the balance is paid off by the customer. Once the full payment is completed, the customer can finally collect the item.

    Layaway acts as a contractual agreement between the retailer and the customer, ensuring that the item will be held until the payment plan is finished. However, during this period, the customer does not have immediate access to the item.

    Layaway services can offer various benefits such as helping customers budget and manage their expenses, especially for those who prefer not to rely on credit cards or other forms of financing. Additionally, it allows customers to secure highly sought-after or limited stock items without the risk of them being sold out.

    Overall, layaway provides a flexible and convenient payment option for customers, allowing them to acquire desired items over time while assuring the availability of the product.

Common Misspellings for LAY AWAY

  • kay away
  • oay away
  • lzy away
  • lsy away
  • lwy away
  • lqy away
  • lat away
  • lag away
  • lah away
  • lau away
  • la7 away
  • la6 away
  • lay zway
  • lay sway
  • lay wway
  • lay qway
  • play away

Etymology of LAY AWAY

The phrase "lay away" originated from the combination of two separate words: "lay" and "away".

The word "lay" has Old English roots and had various meanings, including "to put, to place, to set", as well as "to deposit for safekeeping". The term "lay" in this context reflects the action of setting an item aside or depositing it.

The word "away" originated from Middle English and Old English, meaning "in or into a specified place". It signifies that an object is being stored or kept in a particular location.

When combined, "lay away" refers to the act of setting something aside or depositing it in a designated place for safekeeping or future use. This term has particularly been associated with retail stores that offer customers the option of reserving an item for purchase while making scheduled payments before taking possession of it.

Idioms with the word LAY AWAY

  • lay away To lay away means to put aside or reserve an item for purchase at a later date, typically by making periodic payments towards its full price until it is paid off and can be picked up.

Conjugate verb Lay away

CONDITIONAL

I would lay away
you would lay away
he/she/it would lay away
we would lay away
they would lay away

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be laying away
you would be laying away
he/she/it would be laying away
we would be laying away
they would be laying away

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lay away
you would have lay away
he/she/it would have lay away
we would have lay away
they would have lay away

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been laying away
you would have been laying away
he/she/it would have been laying away
we would have been laying away
they would have been laying away

FUTURE

I will lay away
you will lay away
he/she/it will lay away
we will lay away
they will lay away

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be laying away
you will be laying away
he/she/it will be laying away
we will be laying away
they will be laying away

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have laid away
you will have laid away
he/she/it will have laid away
we will have laid away
they will have laid away

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been laying away
you will have been laying away
he/she/it will have been laying away
we will have been laying away
they will have been laying away

IMPERATIVE

you lay away
we let´s lay away

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lay away

PAST

I laid away
you laid away
he/she/it laid away
we laid away
they laid away

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was laying away
you were laying away
he/she/it was laying away
we were laying away
they were laying away

PAST PARTICIPLE

laid away

PAST PERFECT

I had laid away
you had laid away
he/she/it had laid away
we had laid away
they had laid away

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been laying away
you had been laying away
he/she/it had been laying away
we had been laying away
they had been laying away

PRESENT

I lay away
you lay away
he/she/it lays away
we lay away
they lay away

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am laying away
you are laying away
he/she/it is laying away
we are laying away
they are laying away

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

laying away

PRESENT PERFECT

I have laid away
you have laid away
he/she/it has laid away
we have laid away
they have laid away

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been laying away
you have been laying away
he/she/it has been laying away
we have been laying away
they have been laying away

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