A1 Collocation Neutral

Lie down.

Recline horizontally.

Practice it

Meaning

To place oneself in a flat, horizontal position.

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Cultural Background

Lying down is often seen as a sign of needing rest. Lying on the floor (tatami) is culturally common.

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Remember the object rule

Lie = no object. Lay = object.

Meaning

To place oneself in a flat, horizontal position.

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Remember the object rule

Lie = no object. Lay = object.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank.

I am so tired, I need to ____ down.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lie

Lie is the correct verb for reclining.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank. Fill Blank A1

I am so tired, I need to ____ down.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: lie

Lie is the correct verb for reclining.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Lie is for yourself, lay is for things.

Related Phrases

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Lay down

contrast

To place an object

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Take a nap

similar

Short sleep

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