Irregular verb · Special

lie — lay — lain

The three forms of the verb lie. Meaning: to be in a flat position on a bed or the floor.

Base formlie

Past Simplelay

Past Participlelain

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Past tense — the second form: I lay
Past negatives and questions — did and the first form: didn't lie · Did you lie?
Present Perfect — have / has and the third form: have lain · has lain

Don't lie to me.

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