Usually non-gradable; comparative and superlative forms are nonstandard.
Definitionen
Of, relating to, or characteristic of laity; not ordained clergy or not professionally qualified; non-expert. A lay preacher conducted the Sunday service.
(homonyms – to recline: lay, lain; to deceive: lied, lied; do not confuse with the transitive verb lay (laid, laid = put down))
Übersetzungen
He would never lie to his friends.
Он никогда не будет лгать своим друзьям.
The book lies on the table.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
To make an untrue statement with intent to deceive. He decided to lie about his whereabouts to avoid getting into trouble.
To be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface. After a long day, she just wanted to lie on the couch and relax.
To be located or situated in a particular place or position. The village lies in a valley surrounded by mountains.
Synonyme
be situated
be located
be positioned