Collocations with "lie"

64 collocations found

derelict6.5
fog lies

Used to describe fog that stays in an area, especially a low-lying area.

fog6.5
the guilt lies with sb

to say who is responsible for something bad

guilt6.5
hope6.5
lie idle

to be not in use for a period of time, especially for machines or land

idle6.5
lie unused

to be in a flat or still state of not being used, often for a long time

unused6.5
the crux lies in

Indicates where the central point of a problem or difficulty is located.

crux6.2
the dilemma lies in

Used to explain the fundamental nature or source of the dilemma.

dilemma6.2
distinction lies

Used to explain where the difference is found.

distinction6.2
lie empty

to be in an empty state, often for a long time

empty6.1
dust lie

when dust is resting on a surface

dust6.0
farm lies

indicates the position or location of the farm

farm6.0
lie helpless

to be in a lying position and unable to move or act

helpless6.0
lie huddled

To be in a huddled position while lying down.

huddled6.0
lie injured

To be lying down in an injured state.

injured6.0
lie lifeless

To be in a horizontal position while dead.

lifeless6.0
lie nude

To be in a horizontal position without clothes.

nude6.0
lie peacefully

to be in a horizontal resting position in a calm state.

peacefully6.0
lie scattered

A more descriptive or literary way to say something is in a scattered state.

scattered6.0
lie silent

To be in a silent state while lying down, often used for places or inanimate objects.

silent6.0
lie submerged

Suggests being in a resting, often horizontal, state underwater.

submerged6.0
lie limp

To be lying down in a weak or lifeless state.

limp5.9
lie adjacent

Often used for geographical areas or large properties lying next to each other.

adjacent5.5
lie defenceless

Used to describe being physically in a defenceless position, often on the ground.

defenceless5.5
lie immobile

Used to describe being in a motionless state, typically in a horizontal position.

immobile5.5
lie prostrate

to be in a state of lying flat, often due to exhaustion, illness, or worship

prostrate5.5
destiny lies

Used to state where someone's purpose or future is to be found.

destiny5.2
greatness lie in

Used to explain the source or reason for something's greatness, often as 'greatness lies in...'.

greatness5.0
lie neglected

Used for objects left unattended in a location.

neglected5.0
lie quiet

To remain quiet while lying down.

quiet5.0