Irregular Verb Lay: lay - laid - laid
The irregular verb lay does not form its past tense by adding -ed.
| Base form | Simple past | Past participle |
|---|---|---|
| lay | laid | laid |
How to Use It
- Present: I lay.
- Past: Yesterday I laid.
- Present perfect: I have laid.
Remember
Use the past participle (laid) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: lay - laid - laid.
See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.