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precede vs lie

lie vs precede

precede is not a noun while lie is a noun.

precede and lie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
precede No No Yes No
lie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lie is a hypernym of precede; that is, lie is a word with a broader meaning than precede:
  • precede: come before
  • lie: be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
precede (noun) lie (noun)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
position or manner in which something is situated
precede (verb) lie (verb)
furnish with a preface or introduction tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
move ahead (of others) in time or space be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
be the predecessor of assume a reclining position
be earlier in time; go back further be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
come before originate (in)
have a place in relation to something else
be and remain in a particular state or condition
Difference between precede and lie

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