larynx vs lie

larynx

noun
  • A hollow muscular organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus. It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production. 

  • Meronyms: epilarynx, hypolarynx, orolarynx 

lie

noun
  • An animal's lair. 

  • An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood. 

  • The position of a fetus in the womb. 

  • Anything that misleads or disappoints. 

  • The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown. 

  • The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck. 

  • A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true. 

  • A manner of lying; relative position. 

verb
  • Used with with: to have sexual relations with. 

  • To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition. 

  • Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist. 

  • To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information. 

  • To convey a false image or impression. 

  • Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person. 

  • To rest in a horizontal position on a surface. 

  • To be placed or situated. 

  • To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest. 

  • To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive. 

  • To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained. 

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