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lie vs exist

exist vs lie

lie is a noun but exist is not a noun.

lie and exist both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lie Yes No Yes No
exist No No Yes No
As verbs, exist is a hypernym of lie; that is, exist is a word with a broader meaning than lie:
  • lie: originate (in)
  • exist: have an existence, be extant
Other hypernyms of lie include be.
lie (noun) exist (noun)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
position or manner in which something is situated
lie (verb) exist (verb)
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive have an existence, be extant
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position support oneself
assume a reclining position
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
originate (in)
have a place in relation to something else
be and remain in a particular state or condition
Difference between lie and exist

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