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How to pronounce “lie

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Pronunciation guide for lie

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of lie with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Jeff Hancock: 3 types of (digital) lies 18 minutesshows that we all lie once or twice a day, as Dave suggested.
Definition summary
(intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce lie

Jeff Hancock: 3 types of (digital) lies 18 minutes

shows that we all lie once or twice a day, as Dave suggested.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “lie

Meaning

  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
  • (intransitive) To be placed or situated.
  • (intransitive, copulative) To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
  • Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
  • Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
  • Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
  • (archaic) To lodge; to sleep.
  • To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
  • (law) To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
  • [Noun]
  • (golf) The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
  • (disc golf) The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
  • (medicine) The position of a fetus in the womb.
  • A manner of lying; relative position.
  • An animal's lair.

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Similar Sounds

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