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ride vs lie

lie vs ride

ride and lie both are nouns.

ride and lie both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ride Yes No Yes No
lie Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lie is a hypernym of ride; that is, lie is a word with a broader meaning than ride:
  • ride: lie moored or anchored
  • lie: be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
ride (noun) lie (noun)
a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile) a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement position or manner in which something is situated
ride (verb) lie (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
copulate with assume a reclining position
be carried or travel on or in a vehicle be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions originate (in)
move like a floating object have a place in relation to something else
climb up on the body be and remain in a particular state or condition
sit on and control a vehicle
ride over, along, or through
continue undisturbed and without interference
lie moored or anchored
have certain properties when driven
be sustained or supported or borne
be contingent on
Difference between ride and lie

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