Underlaid
/ˌʌndərˈleɪd/
Definitions
- (v. (past and past participle)) Past tense and past participle of underlay; to have placed below or beneath, especially as a foundation or support.
The contractor underlaid the flooring with insulation before installing the hardwood panels.
Forms
- underlay (base form)
- underlaid (past and past participle)
- underlaying (present participle)
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Commentary
Use 'underlaid' strictly as the past form of 'underlay'; substantive definitions and usage notes reside under 'underlay.'
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