lies
verb/ʒaʃ/medium
Definition
Third person singular present indicative of the verb 'to lie' (in the sense of being situated). Means to be lying down, to rest, especially referring to a corpse.
On the tombstone was written: 'Here lies John Smith, beloved husband'.
The ancient city lies in ruins by the river.
Idiomatic expressions
- Here lies...
Etymology
Do latim 'jaceo, jacēre' (estar deitado, repousar).