HyperDic: lie_in

English > 2 senses of the expression lie in:
VERBstativelie in, dwell, consist, lieoriginate (in)
bodylie inbe in confinement for childbirth
English > lie in: 2 senses > verb 1, stative
Meaningoriginate (in).
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Synonymsdwell, consist, lie
Broaderexist, beHave an existence, be extant
Spanishconsistir, habitar, morar, residir, yacer
Catalanhabitar, residir
English > lie in: 2 senses > verb 2, body
MeaningBe in confinement for childbirth.
PatternSomebody ----s
Entailsgive birth, deliver, bear, birth, haveCause to be born

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