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According to WordNet, the verb "lay" has 7 sense(s).

202653381 originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country".

202734338 be and remain in a particular state or condition; "lie dormant".

200834259 tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive; "Don't lie to your parents"; "She lied when she told me she was only 29".

202731390 have a place in relation to something else; "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"; "The responsibility rests with the Allies".

201985029 assume a reclining position; "lie down on the bed until you feel better".

201547001 be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position; "The sick man lay in bed all day"; "the books are lying on the shelf".

202690708 be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position.


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