- 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
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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
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definition 3: |
to be located.
The road lies to the west.- synonyms:
- sit
- similar words:
- be, rest, stand
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definition 4: |
to be placed; exist (followed by "on," "with," or "upon").
The responsibility lies with him.- synonyms:
- rest
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lye (a harsh substance)?
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lye sound alike but have different meanings.