Lying and Lie down

Lying

Lying adjective - Telling or containing lies.

Lie down is a synonym for lying. In some cases you can use "Lie down" instead a verb "Lying".

Lie down

Lie down verb - Assume a reclining position.

Lying is a synonym for lie down. Sometimes you can replace term "Lying" with "Lie down", this verbs are similar.

Mutual synonyms

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