lie behind en · VERB
Meanings
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lie, behind.
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To be the ultimate cause of.
What truly lies behind her sudden change of heart?
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lying behind | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| lay behind | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| lies behind | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| lain behind | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |