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Lie vs Lay

I looked through all the info on the main page over Lie vs Lay and I'm still confused. Im looking to title a song "Places to Lie Down". Would that work, or is the only option "Places to Lay Down"?

Re: Lie vs Lay

"Places to Lie Down" would seem to be the correct title. Here's why:

The verb "lie" means to assume a horizontal or resting position ("I have to lie down"), whereas "lay" means to put something down carefully in a flat position ("I'll lay the table for dinner").

The two verbs are often confused, partly due to the fact that the past tense of "lie" is "lay" ("He lay on the floor").


PaulM

Re: Lie vs Lay

cool! thanks!