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The correct spelling is lie.
How to pronounce lie
/laɪ̯/
nounIPA: /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.The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
- 2.The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
- 3.The position of a fetus in the womb.
- 4.A manner of lying; relative position.
- 5.An animal's lair.
verb
- 1.To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
- 2.To be placed or situated.
- 3.To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
- 4.Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
- 5.Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
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