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He lay down and went to sleep ( description of what he did)

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Lay down and go to sleep or Lie down and go to sleep?

Lay is a transitive verb and needs an object - lay (something) down or lay down (something) Lie is intransitive and doesn't need an object - i lie on the floor The confusion arises from the fact that "lay" is also the past tense of "lie" In the present "I lie in my bed" In the past "I lay in my bed" I would recommend "Lie down and go to sleep.". But now I lay me down to sleep. Because the object is me (though it should be myself).


Which one is correct lay down and go to sleep or lie down and go to sleep?

"Lie down and go to sleep" is correct. "Lie" is the correct verb to use when describing the action of reclining or resting oneself in a horizontal position.


How do you say go lay down in Chinese?

In Mandarin Chinese, you can say "去躺下" (qù tǎng xià) to mean "go lay down."


What are the context clues for the meaning of slumber?

To sleep; especially, to sleep lightly; to doze., To be in a state of negligence, sloth, supineness, or inactivity., To lay to sleep., To stun; to stupefy., Sleep; especially, light sleep; sleep that is not deep or sound; repose.


When do you use lay in a sentence and when do you use lie?

"LIE" is intransitive (has no direct object, can't be done to something else), meaning to be in a state of rest. If you go to bed, you lie down. Past tense is "lay" (yes, confusing), as in "he lay there for several seconds before breathing"; perfect tense is "lain", as in "he had lain there for quite some time". "LAY" is transitive (requires a direct object, can be done to something else), meaning to set something down. That's why they say "lay me down to sleep" because "me" is the object. You lay down the carpeting, but lie down on the carpet. Past and perfect tenses are both "laid"- "he laid his guns down" and "they had already laid the foundation before the contractors arrived". Just for more confusion with these two words: "they laid down the carpet and then lay on it afterward." [And of course, "lie" also means to tell something that is not true past and perfect tenses are both "lied".]

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Lay down and go to sleep or Lie down and go to sleep?

Lay is a transitive verb and needs an object - lay (something) down or lay down (something) Lie is intransitive and doesn't need an object - i lie on the floor The confusion arises from the fact that "lay" is also the past tense of "lie" In the present "I lie in my bed" In the past "I lay in my bed" I would recommend "Lie down and go to sleep.". But now I lay me down to sleep. Because the object is me (though it should be myself).


Why do ghosts sleep underground?

because when they lay down they go threw the ground


How can i go to slepp when i alredy did?

When you have already gone to sleep, you need to lay down and close your eyes so that you can sleep.


Which one is correct lay down and go to sleep or lie down and go to sleep?

"Lie down and go to sleep" is correct. "Lie" is the correct verb to use when describing the action of reclining or resting oneself in a horizontal position.


How can I cure a headache really quickly?

take tylonol and lay down and go to sleep!!!!!!!


Why is it that when you lay down to go to sleep no matter what side you lay on your eyes start to water and why is that?

because it is condencated puss that flows around your body so when you lay down i comes out of your eyes


When dinosaurs sleep do they lay down or stand up?

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What do you do if someones neck is cut open?

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How do wart hogs sleep at night?

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Do you mean sleep? Lay down, close your eyes, go to sleep. Do you mean sex? That's not a quick question. Do a Google search for sex 101.