Base verb
Phrasal verbs with lie
The verb lie combines with 5 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
5 phrasal verbs · 6 meanings
lie about
2 senses- Be left untidily in various places
- Tell untruths concerning a subject
lie around
1 sense- Be left unused in plain sight
lie back
1 sense- Lean backward to rest in a relaxed position
lie behind
1 sense- Be the underlying cause of something visible
lie down
1 sense- Place yourself in a horizontal position
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