take lying down

take ly·ing down

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [teyk lahy-ing doun]
- /teɪk ˈlaɪ ɪŋ daʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [teyk lahy-ing doun]
- /teɪk ˈlaɪ ɪŋ daʊn/

Definitions of take lying down words

verb without object take lying down to be in a horizontal, recumbent, or prostrate position, as on a bed or the ground; recline. Antonyms: stand. 1
verb without object take lying down (of objects) to rest in a horizontal or flat position: The book lies on the table. Antonyms: stand. 1
verb without object take lying down to be or remain in a position or state of inactivity, subjection, restraint, concealment, etc.: to lie in ambush. 1
verb without object take lying down to rest, press, or weigh (usually followed by on or upon): These things lie upon my mind. 1
verb without object take lying down to depend (usually followed by on or upon). 1
verb without object take lying down to be placed or situated: land lying along the coast. 1

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Origin of take lying down

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English lien, liggen, Old English licgan; cognate with German liegen, Dutch liggen, Old Norse liggja, Gothic ligan; akin to Greek léchesthai to lie down

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Parts of speech for Take lying down

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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take lying down popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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