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lie vs lay

lay vs lie

lie and lay both are nouns.

lie is not an adjective while lay is an adjective.

lie and lay both are verbs.

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