Is it "lie" or "lay"?
- "Lie" as a verb means "to recline", as in "Our hens take dirt baths and lie in the sun every afternoon."
- "Lay" as a present tense verb means "to put or place something" and is also the past tense verb for "lie", as in "Hens lay eggs about every 25 hours" and "The hens lay (or reclined) in the sun."
I appreciate this clarification very much.
Can it be expanded to include guidance on the past tense "lied" and "layed," also?
Hi Jeffrey,
Thank you for your feedback. I’m glad my post was helpful to you. A post on the past tense of lie/lay is a great idea! Check back this Friday for more lie/lay grammar info!