Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lie down

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.80 in modern English

Syllables
lie -down
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To assume a horizontal position.

Intransitive verb

verb

To assume a horizontal position.

Intransitive verb

verb

To be lazy or remiss.

Intransitive verb

verb

To submit passively.

Intransitive verb

verb

To have sexual intercourse (with).

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What does lie down mean?
To assume a horizontal position.

How to pronounce lie down

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