verb
Meaning 1
To assume a horizontal position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Examples
- Lie down on the bed until you feel better.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: get up
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verb
To assume a horizontal position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: get up
verb
To assume a horizontal position.
A standard command to a herding dog to assume this position, owing to its effect on the herd's movement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: imperative, intransitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: get up
verb
To be lazy or remiss.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To submit passively.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To have sexual intercourse (with).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: euphemistic
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
assume a reclining position
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: lie
Antonyms: arise
Broader terms: change posture
Narrower terms: stretch, stretch out, charge, prostrate, bow down
History
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Across languages
146 source translations are retained for this English entry.