Lay and Lie

Hello Associates,
Welcome back. Lay and Lie are two confusing words in English. In this article, we will see the difference and usage of Lay and Lie.
Lay:
It is a verb. Laid is the Past tense and Past participle of Lay.
Meanings:

• Place something in a certain position or on a surface.
• Cause somebody or something to be in a certain state.
• Lay eggs

Examples:

• Lay the books on the table.
• Lay the patient carefully on the bed.
• The hen lays an egg everyday.

Lie[1]:

• It is a verb. The Past tense and Past Participle is Lied.
• Please note that when we use Lie in Continuous tense [+ing], it is used as 'lying'.

Meaning:

• Tell a false statement; Tell an untruth .
• Give a false impression; be deceptive

Examples:
John lied to Sam.
Lying smile is a trait of Jim.

Lie [2]:

• It is a verb. The past tense is lay and the past participle is lain.

Meanings:

• Put somebody's body in a flat or resting position on a horizontal surface.
• Be at a rest on a surface
• Extend
• Be situated

Examples:

• Lie on your back/side/front.
• The letter lay open on his desk.
• You're still young-your whole life lies before you.
• The village lies on the east coast.

Hope, you understand. Till next article, Ciao!