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The future tense form of 'lie' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb lie. Example: She will lie down and take a nap later. (She will lie down and take a nap later.)
Definition of “lie”
- to be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a surface
- to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive
- to be or remain in a specified condition or state
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 | lie |
| Future Continuous | lying |
| Future Perfect | lain |
Example
He will lie on the couch and watch TV tonight.
Example
She will lie on the beach and soak up the sun tomorrow.
Example
At this time tomorrow, they will be lying on the beach and enjoying their vacation.
Example
He will be lying in bed and recovering from surgery next week.
Example
By the end of the day, she will have lain on the couch for hours.
Example
They will have lain in bed all morning due to laziness.
