Lie in

phrasal verb

To be in or on a place for relaxation or rest.

He likes to lie in bed for a few minutes after he wakes up.
Visual representation of "lie in" - To be in or on a place for relaxation or rest

Often appears as...

  • lie in bed
  • lie in the grass
phrasal verb

To sleep until later in the day than usual.

I love to lie in on weekends and wake up leisurely.
Visual representation of "lie in" - To sleep until later in the day than usual

Often appears as...

  • lie in on weekends
  • lie in until noon
phrasal verb

The responsibility or fault for something is with someone or something.

The failure of the project lies in our lack of planning.
Visual representation of "lie in" - The responsibility or fault for something is with someone or something

Often appears as...

  • the blame lies in
  • the fault lies in
phrasal verb

To be contained or inherent in something or someone.

The beauty of the painting lies in its simplicity.
Visual representation of "lie in" - To be contained or inherent in something or someone

Often appears as...

  • the charm lies in
  • the strength lies in
phrasal verb

To be in or on a place for relaxation or rest.

He likes to lie in bed for a few minutes after he wakes up.
Visual representation of "lie in" - To be in or on a place for relaxation or rest

Often appears as...

  • lie in bed
  • lie in the grass
phrasal verb

To sleep until later in the day than usual.

I love to lie in on weekends and wake up leisurely.
Visual representation of "lie in" - To sleep until later in the day than usual

Often appears as...

  • lie in on weekends
  • lie in until noon
phrasal verb

The responsibility or fault for something is with someone or something.

The failure of the project lies in our lack of planning.
Visual representation of "lie in" - The responsibility or fault for something is with someone or something

Often appears as...

  • the blame lies in
  • the fault lies in
phrasal verb

To be contained or inherent in something or someone.

The beauty of the painting lies in its simplicity.
Visual representation of "lie in" - To be contained or inherent in something or someone

Often appears as...

  • the charm lies in
  • the strength lies in
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "lie in"
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Physical Comfort

Used for expressing physical relaxation or taking it easy in a location.

Illustration for Physical Comfort
On vacation, I love to lie in the hammock and read.
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Leisure Activity

Can imply engaging in a leisure activity while reclining or resting.

Illustration for Leisure Activity
She likes to lie in the grass and watch the clouds.
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Physical Comfort

Used for expressing physical relaxation or taking it easy in a location.

Illustration for Physical Comfort
On vacation, I love to lie in the hammock and read.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Leisure Activity

Can imply engaging in a leisure activity while reclining or resting.

Illustration for Leisure Activity
She likes to lie in the grass and watch the clouds.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Comfort

Used for expressing physical relaxation or taking it easy in a location.

Illustration for Physical Comfort
On vacation, I love to lie in the hammock and read.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Leisure Activity

Can imply engaging in a leisure activity while reclining or resting.

Illustration for Leisure Activity
She likes to lie in the grass and watch the clouds.
Visual representation of the word "Lie in"

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