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lying in the way

lying in the way is the present participle and gerund 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 lying in the way

What is lying in the way the present participle and gerund of?
Lying in the way is the present participle and gerund of lie in the way.

Words near lying in the way in the dictionary

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

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