lie up

The phrase “lie up” has 2 syllables: lie up

It's pronounced as /ˌlaɪ ˈʌp/


What is synonym and antonym for lie up?

In the thesaurus, “lie up” has 17 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lie up along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for lie up

  • bunk
  • catnap
  • couch
  • doze
  • drop off
  • nap
  • nod
  • perch
  • recline
  • rest
  • retire
  • roost
  • settle
  • sleep
  • slumber
  • snooze
  • turn in

Antonyms for lie up

Meanings of lie up

  • verb
    1. To remain inactive, stay in one place, or be kept out of use for a period of time, especially referring to a ship, vehicle, or equipment; it can also mean to stay in bed because of illness or rest.

Example Sentences

  • The boat will lie up at the dock during the winter months.
  • After the season ends, the equipment will lie up in storage.
  • The ship had to lie up until repairs were completed.
  • Farmers often lie up machinery when it is not needed.
  • The vessel may lie up in the harbor because of bad weather.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lie up, such as: arise, arouse, awake, awaken, bestir, bunk, catnap.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

sack out

  • bed down
  • bunk
  • catch a wink
  • catch forty winks
  • catnap
  • conk out
  • couch
  • crash
  • doze
  • dream
  • drop off
  • drowse
  • fall asleep
  • fall out
  • flop
  • go to sleep
  • hibernate
  • hit the hay
  • hit the sack
  • kip down
  • languish
  • lie up
  • nap
  • nod
  • nod off
  • oversleep
  • relax
  • repose
  • rest
  • retire
  • saw wood
  • sleep
  • sleep in
  • slumber
  • snooze
  • snore
  • take a nap
  • turn in
  • yawn
  • zonk out
  • zzz

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