2. Lying refers to the bodyâs horizontal position. 3. Laying can be interchanged with placing. 4. Laying also refers to the production of eggs. 5. Laying refers to an object, while lying refers to the person. 6. Do not rely on Word programs to accurately correct this grammatical issue.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: ensuing(Adjective) Refers to the actions, consequences, and repercussions which result from some prior stimulus or event. We watched the derailment and ensuing train wreck with a mixture of fascination and horror.
adj. 1  1. Occurring or likely to occur as an unpredictable or minor consequence: the principle that even annoying, intrusive, and offensive speech is to be protected by the courts and tolerated by the public as incidental to an open society (Frederick Schauer). See Synonyms at accidental.