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lay vs lie

lie vs lay

lay and lie both are nouns.

lay is an adjective but lie is not an adjective.

lay and lie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lay Yes Yes Yes No
lie Yes No Yes No
lay (noun) lie (noun)
a narrative poem of popular origin a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain position or manner in which something is situated
lay (adjective) lie (adjective)
not of or from a profession
characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
lay (verb) lie (verb)
put in a horizontal position tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
put into a certain place or abstract location be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
lay eggs assume a reclining position
prepare or position for action or operation be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
impose as a duty, burden, or punishment originate (in)
have a place in relation to something else
be and remain in a particular state or condition
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