Lay means "to place something down flat," while lie means "to be in a flat position on a surface." The key difference is that lay is transitive and requires an object to act upon, and lie is intransitive, describing something moving on its own or already in position.

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Lie is a verb which means ‘to be in or put yourself into a flat position’. It is an irregular verb and it doesn’t take an object. The -ing form is lying and the past simple is lay. The -ed form, lain, is …

But the correct usage is simple: Lay needs an object—something being laid—while lie cannot have an object. For example, you might lay a book on the table, lay a sweater on the bed, or lay a child in her crib.

2015年7月7日 · Lay and lie are both present-tense verbs, but they don’t mean quite the same thing. Lay means to put or set something down, so if the subject is acting on an object, it’s “lay.” For example, I lay down the book. You, the subject, set down the book, the object.

The correct answer for past tense is 'lay', as Longman tells you. You could use 'lies' as a correct alternative for the present tense.

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2023年3月30日 · When you're talking about placing an object, use the word with an "a" (lay). Is the word after the verb a noun? Use lay (transitive). Is the word after the verb a preposition? Use lie (intransitive). When in doubt, remember: People can lie (be dishonest), so they lie down. Things can’t lie (they can’t talk), so you lay them down.

2015年10月21日 · This is easily answered by consulting a dictionary. The verb 'to lie' is intransitive. The verb 'to lay' is transitive. Therefore if you want to use the word 'lay' you must give it a direct object. Examples. Hens lay eggs. Please lay the table. Now I lay me down to sleep. A heart cannot lay anything. Therefore the answer is 'lie'. Definition ...

Lay and lie are often mixed up, but they have different meanings and uses. The trick? Lay needs an object, while lie doesn’t. In this lesson, you will learn the difference between them with clear rules, examples, and an exercise to practice. The verb …