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The future tense form of 'lay' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb lay. Example: They will lay the foundation for the new building. (They will lay the foundation for the new building.)
Definition of “lay”
- to put something down in a flat or horizontal position
- to produce and deposit eggs
- to place or set something in a particular position
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Future Simple | lay |
| Future Continuous | laying |
| Future Perfect | laid |
Example
She will lay the table for dinner.
Example
They will lay the foundation for the house.
Example
At this time tomorrow, I will be laying the tiles in the bathroom.
Example
They will be laying the groundwork for the event.
Example
By the end of the week, she will have laid all the bricks.
Example
They will have laid the foundation by the time the construction starts.
