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to lay or to lie
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WHICH WORD?to lay / to lie


PROBLEM:
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This is very confusing and many native speaker will say or use these two verbs incorrectly. 

​However, in everyday street English, don't worry about speaking incorrectly.  Most people will understand you regardless of which one you use.

Using them in academic or professional English one has to be more careful and use them correctly.

to lay

  • To lay is to set (or otherwise place) something in a resting position.​

Examples:
  • Lay the book on the table.
  • Where do you want me to put your computer?

    Lay it on my desk.

to lie

  • Lie means to recline or to rest in a flat position.​  
Examples:
  • I’m sleepy. I'm going to lie down for a while.
  • Let's go lie on the beach all day!
  •  if you’re feeling ill, lie down on the couch
THE OTHER LIE:  "to lie" also means an untruth. The verb lie means to tell a falsehood.

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