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lie still

VERB

rest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breathe lean lie down relax sit down stretch out

STRONG

doze dream drowse idle laze loaf loll lounge nap nod recline repose slack slacken slumber snooze spell unbend unlax unwind

WEAK

be at ease be comfortable compose oneself ease off ease up let down let up lie by put feet up refresh oneself slack off take a break take a nap take five take it easy take life easy take ten take time out wind down

Antonyms

STRONG

do energize

WEAK

activate be active carry out move stand walk

VERB

rest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lay lean pause prop settle sit stand stretch out

STRONG

loll lounge repose roost

WEAK

be quiet be supported stand still

Antonyms

WEAK

activate be active carry out do energize move walk

Example Sentences

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Her baby's head was stuck and she was just told to lie still during labour, which lasted three days.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2025

“It’s so hard to see her like this,” Gabriela said, as she smoothed her hand over her daughter’s forehead and begged her to lie still.

From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Try to sit or lie still and remain calm while you await help.

From National Geographic • Aug. 17, 2023

Mendoza’s colleagues in their written statements reported that Churna, even after she was face-down on the ground, continued to squirm and lift her torso despite officers’ repeated commands that she lie still.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

I shut my eyes again and lie still, just trying to think, to calm down.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

lie still

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