1. lie - (v.) - to say or write something that is not true in order to deceive someone 2. lie – (v.) - to be on a horizontal position 3. lay - - (v.) – put down - to put something in especially a flat or horizontal position, usually carefully or for a particular purpose Examples: 1. He laid the tray down on the table. 2. He lies awake at night , worrying . 3. The river lies 30 km to the south. 4. Peter lied that he had a car accident yesterday.