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I will lay down vs I will lie down

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I will lay down' is used when referring to placing something down, while 'I will lie down' is used when referring to reclining or resting. Therefore, the correct choice depends on the intended meaning of the action.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 4953 views

I will lay down

This phrase is correct when referring to placing something down.

This phrase is used when you want to express the action of placing something down, such as laying down a book or a blanket.

Examples:

I will lay down the book on the table.
Please lay down the keys on the counter.

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Well, I will lay down newspapers.
I will lay down my soul to stop this apocalypse.
I will lay down my life before I let any harm befall those girls.
Let's go. I will lay down my life for the cause.
The power you give me... I will lay down when this crisis has abated.
I will lay down my life for him if necessary.

Alternatives:

I will place down
I will set down
I will put down
I will place on
I will set on

I will lie down

This phrase is correct when referring to reclining or resting.

This phrase is used when you want to express the action of reclining or resting, such as lying down on a bed or a couch.

Examples:

I will lie down on the sofa for a while.
She decided to lie down and take a nap.

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I will lie down and to die.
Good, I will lie down and listen to your music.
Me, I am very tired, I will lie down...
Think I will go lie down now.
I think I will go lie down now.
You are very kind, but I think I will go and lie down.
I will just have a lie down until they get back.
You will lie down before me, Jor-El.
But still, sometimes when the wind is warm or the crickets sing I dream of a love that even time will lie down and be still for.
This was an emotional scene, and the horse had to lie down next to her, and horses don't like to lie down.
I lie down on the floor and pretend I'm asleep.
If possible, lie down before you shock yourself.
You can lie down in my dressing room.
First lie down I've had all day.
Put this in your mouth and lie down.
Cleveland, go drink some water and lie down.
You can't lie down in the shower.
Yea... Actually, I should lie down.
I'll lie down after we have our next one.
There are moments I just want to lie down and shut the door.

Alternatives:

I will recline
I will rest
I will relax
I will lay back
I will stretch out

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