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lying low

lying low is the present participle and gerund of lie low.

Meaning of lie low

Verb

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

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To conceal oneself; to remain hidden.
    • I’ll lie low here until you get back.

Questions about lying low

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

Words near lying low in the dictionary

  1. lying in wait
  2. lying like a cheap rug
  3. lying like a cheap watch
  4. lying like a dog
  5. lying like a rug
  6. lying low
  7. lying off
  8. lying on the oars
  9. lying over
  10. lying panel
  11. lying panels

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