lie




be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

"The sick man lay in bed all day"; "the books are lying on the shelf"

Antonym:
  • stand; stand up
  • sit; sit down

Types:
  • sun; sunbathe
  • sprawl
  • recumb; repose; recline
  • overlie
  • lie awake
  • repose
  • bask


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