The baby is lying down.For many speakers, the problem comes in the past tense for these two verbs, because the past tense of lie 2 is lay, which looks like, but is not, the present form of lay: The dog will want to lie in the shade yesterday he lay in the grass.Note that we can lay something, as a baby, down on a bed the baby will then lie there until we pick it up. She laid (= put, placed) the baby in the cradle.But the verb lie 2 does not take an object: Lie down and rest a moment.
lay and lie 2 are confused because both have the sense of "in a flat position.'' The verb lay in most of its meanings takes an object, and a general rule to remember is that if the word "put, place,'' can be substituted in a sentence, then lay is the verb to use: Lay (= put, place) the books on the table. lay of the land, the conditions, circumstances, or situation: Let's get the lay of the land before proceeding.įor many speakers, the verbs lay, lie 2 and lie 1 are confused.Idioms lay it on (thick), to flatter someone or boast extravagantly.Slang Terms, Idioms get laid, Slang ( vulgar ).the way or position in which a thing is laid or lies: the lay of the south pasture.lay up, to cause to be kept in one's bed or indoors: was laid up with the flu.lay over, to make a short stopover: The plane laid over in Albany.to knock (someone) down or unconscious: laid him out with one punch.to spend or contribute (money): He laid out $50 for each ticket.to ready (a corpse) for burial: The undertaker laid the body out.To make a layout of: She laid out the design on paper. Prepare: She laid out her pens and paper and set to work. to expose (someone) to criticism, blame, or suspicion: This new charge lays him open to a criminal indictment.
Reveal: The news story laid open a whole new set of allegations against him. to cut open: The surgeon laid open the area of the infection.to stop or stop using: to lay off drinking.to stop annoying or teasing: I told you to just lay off your brother.The company laid off hundreds of workers. to dismiss (an employee), often temporarily: The boss laid him off after only a few days.Informal Terms lay into, to attack physically or with words.lay in, to store away for future use: to lay in a supply of food.lay for, to lie in wait for: The cops are laying for the thief.to state authoritatively: Their parents finally laid down the rules.to give up: The troopers laid down their guns.to hold merchandise until final payment or request for delivery: to lay away a winter coat.She had laid away a fair amount of money. to abandon* reject: They laid aside his plan.Slang Terms lie 2: just laying around the house.Slang Terms to have sexual intercourse with.to place, set, or locate: The scene is laid in France.to bet (someone): I'll lay you ten to one that we win.to devise or arrange: They laid their plans carefully.to place food, plates, knives, forks, spoons, etc., on (a table).to impose as a burden, duty, penalty, or the like: voted to lay an embargo on oil shipments.Zoologyto bring forth and deposit (an egg or eggs): The hens laid an egg every day.to bury: They laid him to rest in the old churchyard.to charge someone as being responsible for (something): to lay the blame on the inspector.to submit for someone's consideration: I laid my case before the commission.Set up: These talks will lay the foundation for further negotiations. to place in proper position or in an orderly fashion: to lay bricks.to set, place, or apply: Don't you lay a hand on her.to cause to be in a particular state or condition: Their motives were laid bare.to put or place in a particular position: The dog laid its ears back.to knock or beat down: One punch laid him low.to put or place in a position that is flat.Lay 1 /leɪ/ USA pronunciation v., laid, lay
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