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lie down vs prostrate

prostrate vs lie down

lie down is not an adjective while prostrate is an adjective.

lie down and prostrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lie down No No Yes No
prostrate No Yes Yes No
As verbs, prostrate is a hyponym of lie down; that is, prostrate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than lie down:
  • lie down: assume a reclining position
  • prostrate: get into a prostrate position, as in submission
Other hyponyms of lie down include stretch, stretch out, charge, bow down.
lie down (adjective) prostrate (adjective)
stretched out and lying at full length along the ground
lying face downward
lie down (verb) prostrate (verb)
assume a reclining position render helpless or defenseless
throw down flat, as on the ground
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
Difference between lie down and prostrate

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