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recline vs lie

lie vs recline

recline is not a noun while lie is a noun.

recline and lie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
recline No No Yes No
lie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lie is a hypernym of recline; that is, lie is a word with a broader meaning than recline:
  • recline: lean in a comfortable resting position
  • lie: be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
recline (noun) lie (noun)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
position or manner in which something is situated
recline (verb) lie (verb)
lean in a comfortable resting position tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
cause to recline be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
move the upper body backwards and down 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 recline and lie

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