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lay waste

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌleɪ ˈweɪst/

lay waste means: To destroy a place completely, usually through war or a disaster.

verb

DESTROY COMPLETELYC1

To destroy a place completely, usually through war or a disaster.

  • The storm laid waste to the coast.
  • Invaders laid waste to several villages.
  • Years of fighting have laid the countryside waste.

How to use it: lay waste to something (The army laid waste to the valley.); lay something waste (The fire laid the forest waste.)

Similar words: devastate, destroy, ravage

Common phrases: lay waste to, lay something waste

Questions about lay waste

What does lay waste mean?

To destroy a place completely, usually through war or a disaster.

What is lay waste in other languages?

Türkçe: yerle bir etmek · Español: devastar · Français: dévaster · Deutsch: verwüsten · Italiano: devastare · 日本語: 荒廃させる

How do you pronounce lay waste?

It is pronounced /ˌleɪ ˈweɪst/.

How do you use lay waste in a sentence?

The storm laid waste to the coast. Invaders laid waste to several villages.

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