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predate vs lie

lie vs predate

predate is not a noun while lie is a noun.

predate and lie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
predate No No Yes No
lie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lie is a hypernym of predate; that is, lie is a word with a broader meaning than predate:
  • predate: come before
  • lie: be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
predate (noun) lie (noun)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
position or manner in which something is situated
predate (verb) lie (verb)
establish something as being earlier relative to something else tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
be earlier in time; go back further be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
come before assume a reclining position
prey on or hunt for 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 predate and lie

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