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Discover LudwigThe phrase "he lay down" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe someone reclining or resting in a horizontal position.
Example: "After a long day at work, he lay down on the couch to relax."
Alternatives: "he reclined" or "he settled down."
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"He lay down," she said.
Then he lay down and fell asleep.
He lay down on the floor.
He lay down on the lower bunk.
Then he lay down at her feet.
In the evening, he lay down exhausted.
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Did he lie down to eat?
He walks back to his chamber, where he lies down but doesn't close his eyes.
He lies down on the bed and turns out the light on the night table.
He lies down in the bottom bunk with Theo and stares up at Cyrus's mattress.
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