Transcription
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- [lahy-ing in]
- /ˈlaɪ ɪŋ ɪn/
- /ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-ing in]
- /ˈlaɪ ɪŋ ɪn/
Definitions of lying-in word
- noun plural lying-in the state of being in childbed; confinement. 1
- adjective lying-in pertaining to or providing facilities for childbirth: a lying-in hospital. 1
- noun lying-in confinement in childbirth 0
- noun lying-in (as modifier) 0
- adjective lying-in of or for childbirth 0
- noun lying-in The final stages of pregnancy; accouchement. 0
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Origin of lying-in
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
First recorded in 1400-50, lying-in is from the late Middle English word lyynge in. See lie2, -ing1, in
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Parts of speech for Lying-in
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lying-in popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for lying-in
noun lying-in
- delivery — Delivery or a delivery is the bringing of letters, parcels, or other goods to someone's house or to another place where they want them.
- childbirth — Childbirth is the act of giving birth to a child.
- travail — painfully difficult or burdensome work; toil.
- bearing — Someone's bearing is the way in which they move or stand.
- creation — In many religions, creation is the making of the universe, Earth, and creatures by God.
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