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Lay vs Lie

Lay
Noun

a narrative song with a recurrent refrain

a narrative poem of popular origin

Verb

put into a certain place or abstract location

put in a horizontal position

prepare or position for action or operation

Adjective

characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy

not of or from a profession

Lie
Noun

a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

position or manner in which something is situated

Verb

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

originate (in)

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