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lie

The correct spelling is lie.

How to pronounce lie

/laɪ̯/
noun

IPA: /laɪ̯/

Say it like: Lee

The correct spelling is lie. The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck. For example: "The book lies on the table;  the snow lies on the roof;  he lies in his coffin"

Usage Examples

The book lies on the table;  the snow lies on the roof;  he lies in his coffin

The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.

If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
  2. 2.The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
  3. 3.The position of a fetus in the womb.
  4. 4.A manner of lying; relative position.
  5. 5.An animal's lair.

verb

  1. 1.To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
  2. 2.To be placed or situated.
  3. 3.To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
  4. 4.Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
  5. 5.Used with with: to have sexual relations with.

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