What does lie in mean?
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lie in
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Princeton's WordNet
lie-inverb
a long stay in bed in the morning
dwell, consist, lie, lie inverb
originate (in)
"The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
lie inverb
be in confinement for childbirth
Wiktionary
lie inverb
To be brought to bed in childbirth.
lie inverb
To stay in bed (longer than usual).
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lie in
1) In its literal sense, "lie in" refers to the position or direction in which something is situated or placed. For example, your destination may lie in the north. 2) However, it can also be used more metaphorically to suggest that the cause, answer, or responsibility for something exists or is contained within a certain place, person, or idea. For example, the success of a project might lie in the hard work and dedication of the team members. Overall, it generally means to be found, located, or exist.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lie in in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lie in in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of lie in in a Sentence
Your security does not lie in the hands of Kerry, Bush or al-Qaeda. Your security is in your own hands.
You can not lie in your paintings, because you cannot hide from yourself.
The teacher must derive not only the capacity, but the desire, to observe natural phenomena. The teacher must understand and feel her position of observer the activity must lie in the phenomenon.
These numbers are poised to increase as the region further urbanizes, many of these cities and towns lie in highly vulnerable areas.
The situation in the cabins, which threatens to lead to another labor dispute this week is fair neither to our colleagues nor to our customers, a solution can only lie in dialogue.
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