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lies in the way

lies in the way is the third-person singular simple present indicative of lie in the way.

Meaning of lie in the way

Verb

lie in the way (third-person singular simple present lies in the way, present participle lying in the way, simple past lay in the way, past participle lain in the way)

  1. To be readily available, at hand.
  2. To be an obstacle.

Questions about lies in the way

What is lies in the way the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Lies in the way is the third-person singular simple present indicative of lie in the way.

Words near lies in the way in the dictionary

  1. lies in honor
  2. lies in one's throat
  3. lies in repose
  4. lies in state
  5. lies in the bed one has made
  6. lies in the way
  7. lies in wait
  8. lies like a cheap rug
  9. lies like a cheap watch
  10. lies like a dog
  11. lies like a rug

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