Definitions

lie by

[lahy-bahy] / ˈlaɪˌbaɪ /

VERB

lay off

Synonyms

WEAK

cease desist end give a rest halt leave alone leave off let up quit rest spell

Antonyms

WEAK

begin start

VERB

rest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breathe lean lie down relax sit down stretch out

STRONG

doze dream drowse idle laze loaf loll lounge nap nod recline repose slack slacken slumber snooze spell unbend unlax unwind

WEAK

be at ease be comfortable compose oneself ease off ease up let down let up lie still put feet up refresh oneself slack off take a break take a nap take five take it easy take life easy take ten take time out wind down

Antonyms

STRONG

do energize

WEAK

activate be active carry out move stand walk

VERB

spell

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breathe

STRONG

allow free release relieve

WEAK

lay off stand in (for) take over take the place of

Antonyms

STRONG

burden

WEAK

abuse run ragged

Example Sentences

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"The crown's case is that this new and freshly-created claim of self-defence was yet another lie by this defendant to try to conceal her guilt."

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

It was an outrageous lie by insinuation, but why he lied is not mysterious.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2024

More lie by a nearby fence and outside a local church where people stopped last evening to leave plush animals and candles as well to console each other.

From Reuters • Feb. 9, 2023

Subsequently, as the investigation continued, Amazon tried to “cover up its lie by offering ever-shifting explanations” of its policies, the letter said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2022

Then, if I can’t steer to any harbour with the wind that is, I shall cut down sails and lie by, and signal for help....

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

lie by

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