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LIE IN

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Dictionary entry overview: What does lie in mean?

• LIE IN (verb)
The verb LIE IN has 2 senses:

1. originate (in)
2. be in confinement for childbirth

Familiarity information: LIE IN used as a verb is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• LIE IN (verb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Originate (in)

Classified under:

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations

Synonyms:

consist; lie in; belong; dwell; lie

Context example:

The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country

Hypernyms (to "lie in" is one way to...):

be; exist (have an existence, be extant)

Troponyms (each of the following is one way to "lie in"):

inhere (be inherent in something)

appertain; pertain (be a part or attribute of)

Sentence frame:

Something is ----ing PP

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Be in confinement for childbirth

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

"Lie in" entails doing...:

bear; birth; deliver; give birth; have (cause_to_be_born)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s

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