lied — meaning in English

English meaning

• lay verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
• song noun A short piece of music with words, meant to be sung.

Senses

lied is used for these senses in English:

• lay A ballad or sung poem; a short poem or narrative, usually intended to be sung.
• song (music) A musical composition with lyrics for voice or voices, performed by singing.
• song A melodious sound made by a bird, insect, whale or other animal.

lay — full definition

1. verb To put something down, especially in a flat or resting position.
2. verb To produce and deposit an egg.
3. verb To set out or establish a plan, rule, or foundation.
4. adj Not belonging to the clergy; not a professional or expert in a given field.

song — full definition

1. noun A short piece of music with words, meant to be sung.
2. noun The musical sound a bird or other animal makes, especially to attract a mate or mark territory.
3. noun A very low price, well below what something is worth (used in the phrase "for a song").

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