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Lye vs. Lie
Lye
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Lie
/laɪ/Examples:
Then suddenly, a lovelier object lay lifeless on the ground.The sick woman was lying on the ground.Herein lies a new revelation, a new language, a direct symbolism.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Lye refers to a strong alkaline solution, often used in cleaning or soap-making, whereas lie can either refer to an untruth or the act of reclining.
- Remember that lye has a "y", like "yucky" because it can be caustic and dangerous.
- Lie has an "i" like in "I tell the truth" to help distinguish it when referring to untruths.
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