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English verb: lie in

1. lie in (stative) originate (in)


SamplesThe problems dwell in the social injustices in this country.


Synonymsconsist, dwell, lie


Pattern of useSomething is ----ing PP


Broader (hypernym)be, exist

2. lie in (body) be in confinement for childbirth


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Entailbear, birth, deliver, give birth, have









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