Which is the right phrase to use, "lied down" or "laid down"?
2023-06-26
This is what goPenpal answered
The correct phrase to use is "laid down". This is because "lie" is an intransitive verb implying to recline and "lay" is a transitive verb which means to put or place something. The past tense of "lie" is "lay", while the past tense of "lay" is "laid", so "I laid down the book" or "I lay down for a nap" are correct uses. Phrases like these truly show the intricate dance that language is. It can often feel like you are in a labyrinth. But, when you know the turns and paths, the beauty of language truly shines through.
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