lie along
C1 formal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To be lying down or stretching out next to the length of something.
Literal meaning: To rest flat in a direction that follows the length or line of something.
Meanings
1 C1 formal
To be positioned or extend in a direction that follows the line or length of something.
"A narrow hiking trail lies along the ridge of the mountain."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 formal
(Nautical) to sail or remain positioned alongside a coast, pier, or another vessel.
"The ship lay along the harbour wall while the crew unloaded the cargo."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily a literary or geographical term. Used to describe the position of physical features like rivers, roads, or objects that follow the line or length of something else. Rare in everyday conversation.
Commonly used with
coast river road shore path wall
Forms
Base
lie along
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lies along
he/she/it
Past simple
lay along
yesterday
Past participle
lain along
have + pp
-ing form
lying along
continuous
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