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