One word for laying flat?

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Hello,I tried Thesaurus and Reverse Dictionary but couldn't find a word for 'laying flat on bed', the normal sleeping position: laying on back, facing the sky.What is/are the one-word to describe that position, if any?Many thanks.

Avangi · Accepted Answer

I think you mean, "one word for lying flat." The only verb that comes to mind is "to recline."

There are other words to replace "flat," but you still need a verb.

That is, you can BE prone or prostrate (I don't think either is specifically face up, although one is face down.)

Prone and prostrate are adjectives in the above, but I believe both can also be transitive verbs (I'd have to look it up). He proned/prostrated himself.

Facing the sky is not my normal sleeping position, BTW.

Edit. "Prone" cannot be a verb. "Prostrate" can. "Prostrate" is face down. "Prone" is unspecified.

As a single word, "recline" is about it for me. But it's not specifically face up.
You can't say "I prostrated," because as a transitive verb, the reflexive "myself" is required. And it's face down anyway.

Tanit · Answer

Anonymous...a word for 'laying flat on bed', the normal sleeping position: laying on back, facing the sky. What is/are the one-word to describe that position, if any?

Hi,

If you're looking for an adjective, then I guess http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/supinewould be fine.

Avangi · Answer

Great catch on "supine," Tanit. It's face up. How did I miss that?

Unfortunately, the poster wants a one word substitute for "lie flat."

Can't have everything.

One word for laying flat?

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