Meaning of Lay

Meaning of Lay

Lay means to place something down in a horizontal position, typically with the object being acted upon....

Usage of Lay

To place something down in a horizontal position. For ex. I will lay the ball on the table. To make something to lie down. For ex. I will lay the baby down for a nap. To arrange something in a specific way. For ex. I will lay out my clothes....

Examples of Lay

He will lay the groundwork for the new project. She will lay the blanket on the ground for the picnic. They will lay the bricks for the new wall. I will lay the table for dinner. The chicken will lay eggs every morning....

Meaning of Lie

Lie means to be in a horizontal or resting position, typically with the subject being acted upon....

Usage of Lie

Being in a horizontal position.  To be placed in a particular point. For ex. The town lies on the coast. To make a wrong statement. For ex. He will lie about his whereabouts....

Examples of Lie

She will lie on the beach all day. The book will lie on the table until I finish reading it. The snow will lie on the ground all winter. The dog will lie in the sun all afternoon. He will lie to cover up his fault....

Differences between Lay and Lie

Difference Lay Lie Meaning To place something down To be in a horizontal position Tense Regular verb Irregular verb Object Requires an object No object required Action  Involves an action on an object Involves a state of being Usage Used with an object  Used without an object Examples I will lay the ball on the table The snow will lie on the ground all winter Past tense Laid Lay Past participle Laid Lain Present participle Laying Lying Synonyms Place, Put Rest, Recline...