I am lying on my bed vs I am lying in my bed

Question

I am lying on my bed vs I am lying in my bed

While both phrases are correct, "I am lying in my bed" implies that you are lying beneath your blanket, while "I am lying on my bed" implies that you are lying on top of your blanket.

Use this phrase to indicate that you are lying on top of your bed.

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Some examples from our editors:

I am not sitting at my desk; I am lying on my bed.

I am lying on my bed, so I can't see the clock.

You can use this phrase to indicate that you are in bed.

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Some examples from our editors:

I am lying in my bed, and I'm too tired to get up.

It's too late for me to come over; I am lying in my bed.

Answer 1

I am lying on my bed

This is correct

Answer 2

I am lying in my bed

This is correct

I am lying on my bed vs I am lying in my bed

I am lying on my bed

I am lying in my bed

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