Definitions

lying down

ADJECTIVE

resting

Synonyms

STRONG

crashed dozing dreaming drowsing lounging napping quiet recessing reclining relaxing reposing sleeping snoozing unwinding

WEAK

asleep at ease at rest comfortable stretched-out taking a break taking it easy

Antonyms

WEAK

active

Example Sentences

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I break the surface … and I’m suddenly lying down on something hard.

From Literature

The tiger was lying down, staring directly at the lens, with the sun setting behind him.

From Literature

As Bitcoin rocketed in value, Qian could achieve what her company promised its investors - that they could "get rich while lying down".

From BBC

Sarah, who is lying down just a few mats away from me, started coming to this class about a year ago.

From BBC

“I want roles that are sitting down — or maybe lying down,” he jokes.

From Los Angeles Times