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PreciousJones Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Lie/lay

I just want to lie down and go to sleep. OR

I just want to lay down and go to sleep.

Which is correct? Thanks!
  

Top answer

lie , because there's no direct object. Lay down your weapons and come out with your hands up! Now lie down on the ground with your hands behind your back!

  • lie , because there's no direct object.
  • Lay down your weapons and come out with your hands up!
  • Now lie down on the ground with your hands behind your back!
  • CJ
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lie, because there's no direct object.

Lay down your weapons and come out with your hands up!
Now lie down on the ground with your hands behind your back!

CJ

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