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LYE

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Lye.

Lye - as a noun

A strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lye - as a verb

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

Example: "The book lies on the table;  the snow lies on the roof;  he lies in his coffin"

To be placed or situated.

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

Example: "The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."

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

Used with with: to have sexual relations with.

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

To lodge; to sleep.

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

To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.

To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

Example: "If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."

To convey a false image or impression.

Example: "Photographs often lie."

To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.

Example: "Sorry, i haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, i lied! they're right there on the coffee table."

Example Sentences

"The recipe called for a teaspoon of lye."
"The lye solution needs to be mixed slowly and carefully."
"Workers in the factory must wear protective gloves when handling lye."
"The lye reacted with the oil to form soap."
"The drain cleaner contained a high concentration of lye."
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Word Game Points

Is LYE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lye is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LYE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is LYE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lye is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LYE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is LYE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lye is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LYE has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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