Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with lie in British Collocation
lie
verb
intransitive
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
UK
/laɪ/
answer
answer
solution
The answer lies in the fact that the diet prohibits nearly all carbohydrates.
problem
difficulty
problem
In part the problem lies in the fragmentary nature of the subject matter.
responsibility for something
blame
fault
responsibility
The fault lies with society in general.
quality
difference
interest
power
strength
The department’s key strength lies in having a substantial and experienced team.
future
future
Where do you think your future lies?