lie in

/laɪ ɪn/
/laɪ ɪn/
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Other forms: lies in; lying in; lain in; lied in

Definitions of lie in
  1. verb
    originate (in)
    synonyms: consist, dwell, lie
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    type of:
    be, exist
    have an existence, be extant
  2. verb
    be in confinement for childbirth
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