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to lie face down
Ichidan VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to lay (something) face down
  2. 2. to place upside down
  3. 3. to point downwards (one's eyes, head, etc.)
  4. 4. to lay (oneself) face down
This verb means to turn something face-down, lay something flat, or hide something by placing it face-inward. It can also mean to lie face-down yourself, and is used in contexts ranging from placing a card face-down to lying prone on the ground.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why are you laying the book face down? You're going to crease the pages.

Sentence 2

I left the dishes face down on the table to drain.

Sentence 3

Should I keep those documents face down for now?

Sentence 4

"Deal the cards one at a time, face down," the teacher explained.

Sentence 5

"Let's keep that photo face down for now," my friend said.