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...
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