lie

²lie

verb

Definition of LIE

1

to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction <the train tracks lie just over that hill>

Synonyms bear, extend, go, head, lead, lie

Related Words cross, cut, pass; course, follow, span, traverse

2

to occupy a place or location <I left the book lying on the counter>

Synonyms be, bear, lie, sit

Related Words command, overlook; hang around, remain, rest, stay, stick around, tarry; await, wait; post, station; dwell, reside

3

to remain out of sight <paparazzi were lying in wait outside the restaurant, a well-known celebrity hangout>

Synonyms hole up, lie, lurk, repose, skulk

Related Words slink, sneak; avoid, elude, evade

Near Antonyms come out, materialize, show up, turn up

Antonyms appear