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      Lay or lie?

      Lie = Some false asseveration.

      We need to notice the difference between the pronunciation of both words and not confuse the spelling.

      Examples with lie:

      •   [00:00:00] All was just a lie, I can't believe in anything. ✓
      •   [00:00:00] All was just a lay, I can't believe in anything. X

      Examples with lay:

      •   [00:00:00] I'm going to lay down, I'm sleepy. ✓