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lie2

lie2

 
pronunciation:
laI
features:
Homophone Note
part of speech: verb
inflections: lies, lying, lay, lain
definition 1: to be in or place oneself in a flat or resting position.
I spent all morning lying in bed.
 
synonyms:
recline, stretch
similar words:
lounge, relax, rest
definition 2: to rest or remain, as, on, or under a surface.
Several books lay open on the table.
synonyms:
rest
similar words:
abide, loll, lounge, remain, rest
definition 3: to be located.
The road lies to the west.
synonyms:
sit
similar words:
be, rest, stand
definition 4: to be placed; exist (followed by "on," "with," or "upon").
The responsibility lies with him.
synonyms:
rest
Homophone Note
Are you looking for the word lye (a harsh substance)? Lie and lye sound alike but have different meanings.