Lie Versus Lay

"Lie" and "lay" are often confusing, right?This post would tell you the difference.


"Lay" is an action word which means to put or place something somewhere.It needs a direct object.

Sentence Examples:
I usually lay my pencil on this table.
Yesterday, I laid my pencil on this table.
I have laid my pencil on this table many times.


"Lie" is an action word meaning to recline.It doesn't need an object.

Sentence Examples:
Every night I lie down.
I lay down last night.
I have lain down many times.

Still confused on what to use?

You may just print this out and take a look at it every time you need to use these words!