lie

1. lie (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

Example: The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin.

2. lie (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To be placed or situated.

Example: Ying-yang county lies 70 li southwest of the modern Teng-feng county, Honan.

3. lie (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.

Example: to lie waste; to lie fallow; to lie open; to lie hidden; to lie grieving; to lie under one's displeasure; to lie at the mercy of the waves

4. lie (noun) — sense 4

Definition: The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.

5. lie (noun) — sense 5

Definition: The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.

6. lie (noun) — sense 6

Definition: The position of a fetus in the womb.