lie
/laɪ̯/
lie down
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To place or be placed in a flat or horizontal position on a surface.
"The book lay on the table."
- 1.
The configuration of the ground or surface before hitting a ball in sports like golf.
"The book lay on the table."
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I need to lie down for a few minutes.
I need to lie down for a few minutes.
The dog likes to lie on the warm floor.
The dog likes to lie on the warm floor.
She lay on the grass and watched the clouds.
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How do you pronounce lie?
lie is pronounced [/laɪ̯/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does lie mean?
lie means "lie down". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is lie?
lie is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with lie?
Example: "I need to lie down for a few minutes." — used to mean "lie down".
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