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lies
verbgeneral usecommon/ʒaʃ/
Definition
1Third 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.
Usage examples
“On the tombstone was written: 'Here lies John Smith, beloved husband'.”
“The ancient city lies in ruins by the river.”
Idiomatic expressions
- Here lies...