lie down

L l

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lahy doun]
- /laɪ daʊn/
- /laɪ daʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lahy doun]
- /laɪ daʊn/

Definitions of lie down words

noun lie down the manner, relative position, or direction in which something lies: the lie of the patio, facing the water. Synonyms: place, location, site. 1
noun lie down the haunt or covert of an animal. 1
noun lie down Golf. the position of the ball relative to how easy or how difficult it is to play. 1
verb without object lie down to be in a horizontal, recumbent, or prostrate position, as on a bed or the ground; recline. Antonyms: stand. 1
verb without object lie down (of objects) to rest in a horizontal or flat position: The book lies on the table. Antonyms: stand. 1
verb without object lie down to be or remain in a position or state of inactivity, subjection, restraint, concealment, etc.: to lie in ambush. 1

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Origin of lie down

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; noun use of verb phrase lie down

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Parts of speech for Lie down

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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lie down popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for lie down

verb lie down

go down — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
drop — a small quantity of liquid that falls or is produced in a more or less spherical mass; a liquid globule.
slump — to drop or fall heavily; collapse: Suddenly she slumped to the floor.
die — When people, animals, and plants die, they stop living.
submit — to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively).

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Antonyms for lie down

verb lie down

increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
ascend — If you ascend a hill or staircase, you go up it.
disobey — Fail to obey (rules, a command, or someone in authority).
climb — If you climb something such as a tree, mountain, or ladder, or climb up it, you move towards the top of it. If you climb down it, you move towards the bottom of it.
attain — If you attain something, you gain it or achieve it, often after a lot of effort.

All 29 Antonyms of lie down

lie down

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Synonyms for lie down

verb lie down

Antonyms for lie down

verb lie down

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