Meaning of lie down in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    lie down

    Definitions

    1. assume a reclining position

    Examples

    • « lie down on the bed until you feel better »

    Antonyms

Famous quotes

  • « It is long since I could have adventured on eternity, through God's mercy and Christ's merits but death remained somewhat terrible, and that now is taken away and now death is no more to me, but to cast myself into my husband's arms, and to lie down with Him. »
    Donald Cargill
  • « When you lie down with a short prayer, commit yourself into the hands of your Creator and when you have done so, trust Him with yourself, as you must do when you are dying. »
    Jeremy Taylor
  • « If your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts. »
    Satchel Paige
  • « I got into shape because I took kick-boxing lessons every day to prepare for a fight scene with Taylor Lautner. I really wanted to lie down and eat Chinese food, but I kick-boxed every morning and ran. If someone was filming you with your kit off, you'd do the same thing. »
    Jason Isaacs
  • « Humor is imperative, more important than food. You have a choice when someone dies. You can lie down or get back into life. Do something for someone else. »
    Doris Roberts

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