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lie vs lie in

lie in vs lie

lie is a noun but lie in is not a noun.

lie and lie in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lie Yes No Yes No
lie in No No Yes No
As verbs, lie and lie in are synonyms defined as:
  • lie and lie in: originate (in)
Other synonyms of lie include consist, dwell.
lie (noun) lie in (noun)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
position or manner in which something is situated
lie (verb) lie in (verb)
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive be in confinement for childbirth
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position originate (in)
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 lie in

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