Pronunciation: /laɪ ɑn/
verb to be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a surface
A1 The cat likes to lie on the warm blanket.
A2 She lies on the grass and reads a book every afternoon.
B1 I often lie on the beach and listen to the sound of the waves.
B2 After a long day at work, I enjoy lying on the couch and watching TV.
C1 During meditation, it is important to lie on your back and relax your body.
C2 The therapist instructed her to lie on the table for the massage treatment.
adverb in a horizontal or resting position on a surface
A1 The cat likes to lie on the warm blanket.
A2 I often lie on the grass to relax and enjoy nature.
B1 She decided to lie on the beach and soak up the sun.
B2 After a long day at work, I love to lie on the couch and watch TV.
C1 The therapist recommended that he lie on the yoga mat to stretch his muscles.
C2 During meditation, it is important to lie on a comfortable surface to fully relax the body and mind.
preposition used to indicate the location or position of someone or something
A1 The cat likes to lie on the warm blanket.
A2 I often lie on the grass and watch the clouds go by.
B1 She decided to lie on the beach and soak up the sun.
B2 The hikers found a nice spot to lie on and have a picnic.
C1 After a long day of work, he likes to lie on the couch and relax.
C2 The luxurious hotel room had a comfortable bed to lie on and enjoy the view.
formal The patient needs to lie on the examination table for the doctor to perform the check-up.
informal Just lie on the couch and relax for a bit.
slang Let's go lie on the grass and enjoy the sunshine.
figurative Sometimes it's easier to lie on the problem rather than face it head-on.
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