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lie vs recline

recline vs lie

lie is a noun but recline is not a noun.

lie and recline both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lie Yes No Yes No
recline No No Yes No
As verbs, recline is a hyponym of lie; that is, recline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lie:
  • lie: be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
  • recline: lean in a comfortable resting position
Other hyponyms of lie include sun, sunbathe, sprawl, recumb, repose, overlie, lie awake, repose, bask.
lie (noun) recline (noun)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
position or manner in which something is situated
lie (verb) recline (verb)
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive lean in a comfortable resting position
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position cause to recline
assume a reclining position move the upper body backwards and down
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 recline

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