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Rarelye
The correct spelling is lye.
How to pronounce lye
noun
IPA: /laɪ/
Say it like: Ee
The correct spelling is lye. An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes). 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.An alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes).
- 2.Potassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
- 3.A short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding.
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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