nounπShareAn alkaline liquid made by leaching ashes (usually wood ashes)."My grandmother used lye, made from wood ashes, to make her homemade soap. "substancechemistrymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePotassium or sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)."My grandmother uses lye to make her homemade soap. "compoundsubstancechemistrymaterialscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rest in a horizontal position on a surface."The book lies on the table;Β the snow lies on the roof;Β he lies in his coffin"positionbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be placed or situated.""The old map showed that the treasure lye buried beneath the oak tree." "positionplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition."The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."conditionstatebeingtimeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareUsed with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist."N/A. "Lye" is a noun, not a verb, and it means a strong alkaline solution used for cleaning or making soap. Therefore, it cannot be used as described in the prompt, which requires it to be used as a verb meaning "to be or exist." "chemistrysubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareUsed with with: to have sexual relations with."I heard that the new student was lying with several older boys. "sexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareUsed with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person."The success of this project lies upon Sarah; she's the team lead and responsible for its completion. "moralvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lodge; to sleep."After a long day of hiking, we were happy to lye down by the campfire and rest. "placeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest."After a long day at school, the children lye down on the rug for a quiet story time. "bodypositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained."This farming method hopes to lye the land for generations. "environmentbusinesseconomysciencetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give false information intentionally with intent to deceive."If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."moralcharacterattitudecommunicationstatementsocietyactionlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo convey a false image or impression."Photographs often lie."appearancecharactercommunicationwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information."I lye when I told my teacher I finished my homework. "communicationlanguagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short side line, connected with the main line; a turn-out; a siding."The train tracks had a short lye leading to the loading dock, allowing freight cars to be easily unloaded. "technicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading