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laid low

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective laid low has 1 sense
  1. laid low, stricken - put out of action (by illness)
    Antonym: well (indirect, via ill)

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Laid Low

Description:

"Laid low" is a phrasal verb that is commonly used to describe someone or something experiencing a downfall, a state of being weakened, or being put in a position of disadvantage or defeat.

Examples:

1. Verb Sense:

The undefeated champion was laid low by a young, talented newcomer.


2. Verb Sense:

The stock market crash laid low many investors, causing them significant financial loss.


3. Adjective Sense:

After catching a severe cold, Sarah was laid low and couldn't attend the concert with us.


4. Adjective Sense:

The small town was laid low by a devastating hurricane.


5. Adverb Sense:

He was laid low and unfortunately couldn't attend the party.

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