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lie-in vs repose

repose vs lie-in

lie-in and repose both are nouns.

lie-in is not a verb while repose is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lie-in Yes No No No
repose Yes No Yes No
As nouns, repose is a hypernym of lie-in; that is, repose is a word with a broader meaning than lie-in:
  • lie-in: a long stay in bed in the morning
  • repose: freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
Other hypernyms of lie-in include ease, relaxation, rest.
lie-in (noun) repose (noun)
a long stay in bed in the morning freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)
a disposition free from stress or emotion
the absence of mental stress or anxiety
lie-in (verb) repose (verb)
put or confide something in a person or thing
lie when dead
put in a horizontal position
lean in a comfortable resting position
to put something (eg trust) in something
be inherent or innate in
Difference between lie-in and repose

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