Why do you spell it lying?

The word "lying" is spelled that way because it comes from the past participle of the verb "to lie," which means "to recline" or "to be in a horizontal position."

It's important to note that "lie" can also mean "to tell an untruth," but in this case, it's spelled "lie" without a "y." This distinction can be confusing, but it's helpful to remember that the past participle of "to lie" (meaning "to recline") is "lying," while the present tense of "to lie" (meaning "to tell an untruth") is "lie."

Here's a breakdown to help clarify:

* To lie (to recline): lie, lay, lain, lying

* To lie (to tell an untruth): lie, lied, lied, lying

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