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VocabJLPT N2

to lie down

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to lie down
2. to stretch out
3. to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.)

This verb means to lie down or to stretch out horizontally. It can describe a person lying on a surface or something like a mountain range extending across a landscape.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If the pain is bad, don't push yourself — go ahead and lie down.

Sentence 2

"Planning to lie down in the middle of the meeting?" the boss said dryly.

Sentence 3

Who on earth thinks to lie down in the middle of a meeting?

Sentence 4

Why am I the only one lying on this hard floor...?

Sentence 5

The second I heard that joke, I wanted to just drop to the floor!