The past tense of "lay" is "laid," while the past tense of "lie" is "lay." For example, "I laid the book on the table" and "I lay down on the couch."
Use "lay" when you are placing something down, and use "lie" when you are resting or reclining. For example, "I will lay the book on the table" and "I will lie down on the couch."
Context matters in English because the meaning of words can vary based on the surrounding words, phrases, or situation. Words often have multiple meanings, and the intended sense becomes clear through the context in which they are used.
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