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Lie on bed vs Laye on bed

The correct phrase is "lie on bed." The verb "lie" is used when someone is in a horizontal position, while "lay" is the past tense of "lie." In this case, the present tense "lie" is the appropriate choice.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 678 views

Lie on bed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "lie on bed" when referring to someone being in a horizontal position on a bed.

Examples:

  • I like to lie on my bed and read a book.
  • She lies on the bed when she's tired.
  • Now lie on the bed and close your eyes.
  • We'd lie on her bed and fumble.
  • I'm not going to lie on this bed.
  • Take your shoes off and lie on the bed.
  • I ordered you to lie on the bed.
  • Lie on the bed and rest.
  • He'd lie on the bed, touch me.
  • Lie on the bed, or I'll have you beheaded.
  • Well, I had her lie on the bed, and I got some cold cloths... for her head.
  • Now, pick those up and go lie on the bed.
  • I told you to lie on the bed.
  • I want to lie on a bed of seashells and have a sea horse in my lap.
  • Lie on a real bed maybe.
  • Could my lady friend lie on the bed?
  • Sometimes I'd lie on her bed with her and we'd spoon.
  • I lie on the bed and I wait...
  • Come. Lie on the bed with your head on that side, - and your feet up there.
  • Why don't you lie on the bed?
  • I lie on my bed and go over every day, every minute of our happiness.
  • I was going to phone a taxi, but Markus wanted us to lie on the bed and hold each other.

Alternatives:

  • lie down on the bed
  • recline on the bed
  • rest on the bed
  • relax on the bed
  • be on the bed

Laye on bed

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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