laid out
/ˌleɪd ˈaʊt/
ADJECTIVE
1. Arranged or planned in a clear way
Carefully arranged, designed, organized, or presented so that structure, details, or plans are easily visible and understood.
1.1. Plans, instructions, and explanations
Used to describe ideas, arguments, rules, or instructions presented clearly and systematically.
Synonyms
- outlined
- detailed
- presented
- structured
- organized
- mapped out
Antonyms
- disorganized
- confusing
- vague
- unstructured
Examples
- The project requirements were clearly laid-out in the initial briefing document.
- She had her arguments laid-out neatly before entering the debate.
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1.2. Design, space, and geography
Used to describe the physical arrangement, spatial design, or architectural layout of towns, gardens, buildings, or pages.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- cluttered
- haphazard
- disordered
Examples
- The historic city is laid-out in a strict grid pattern.
- The museum galleries are spacious and well laid-out for visitors.
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ADJECTIVE
2. Exhausted or incapacitated
Extremely tired, worn out, or physically incapacitated due to illness, injury, or heavy exertion.
2.1. Exhaustion and physical fatigue
Used to describe someone completely drained of energy, lying down to rest from extreme fatigue or sickness.
Synonyms
- exhausted
- spent
- fatigued
- knackered
- washed out
- bedridden
Antonyms
Examples
- After running the marathon, he was completely laid-out on the couch.
- The flu bug hit the office hard and left half the staff laid-out at home.