lie · v
lie (RESPONSIBILITY/BLAME)
C2 If responsibility, blame, a decision, a choice, etc., lies with someone, they have responsibility, must make the decision, etc.
Dictionary examples:
Where does the blame lie? (37.1)
Responsibility for the disaster must ultimately lie with the government. (50.4)
lie (BODY)
A2 to be in or move your body into a horizontal position
Dictionary examples:
My dog likes to lie on my homework. Good excuse, right? (0.0)
The student tried to lie down during the boring class. (0.0)
My cat likes to lie on my keyboard while I work. (0.0)
to lie on a beach (11.1)
to lie on your side/back (13.6)
to lie in bed (24.1)
A cat lay in front of the fire. (29.7)
He lies awake at night, worrying. (33.5)
lie (OBJECT)
B1 to be on a particular surface
Dictionary examples:
My textbook lies open on my bed, a silent invitation to nap. (0.0)
My phone lies face-down on the table, hiding from work emails. (0.0)
My homework lies untouched on the desk, giving me sad puppy eyes. (0.0)
There were papers lying all over the floor. (16.4)
A pen lay on the desk. (24.9)
lie (PLACE)
B1 to be in a particular place or position
Dictionary examples:
My homework lies under my cat, who thinks it's a warm bed. (0.0)
My phone lies face down, hiding from work messages. (0.0)
The dirty dishes lie in the sink, hoping for a magical cleaning fairy. (0.0)
You shouldn’t leave that money lying around. (16.9)
The river lies 40 miles to the south. (31.7)