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Grammar

Lie and Lay

This sentences doesn't have a direct object, but I still think the right verb is lay. Is it?
Untold miseries lie inside.
Thanks,
M.P.
  

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"Lay" means "cause to lie" and needs a direct object, while "lie" means "to be situated, especially on a horizontal position". Compare: Please, lay this cover on the bed. Please take off the cover that lies on the bed.

— Raul

  • "Lay" means "cause to lie" and needs a direct object, while "lie" means "to be situated, especially on a horizontal position".
  • Compare: Please, lay this cover on the bed.
  • Please take off the cover that lies on the bed.
  • The "rule-of-thumb" would be and .
  • So, the sentence you wrote is correct.
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"Lay" means "cause to lie" and needs a direct object, while "lie" means "to be situated, especially on a horizontal position". Compare:

Please, lay this cover on the bed.

Please take off the cover that lies on the bed.

The "rule-of-thumb" would be and . So, the sentence you wrote is correct.

Hope this helps!
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