English dictionary
lie
/l/aI/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
Synonyms prevaricationSource: WordNet 3.0
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Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
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position or manner in which something is situated
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See <u>Lye</u>.
Source: webster1913
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A falsehood uttered or acted for the purpose of deception; an intentional violation of truth; an untruth spoken with the intention to deceive.
Source: webster1913
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The position or way in which anything lies; the lay, as of land or country.
Source: webster1913
verb
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be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
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be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
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originate (in)
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be and remain in a particular state or condition
ExamplesLie dormant.
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tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
ExamplesDon't lie to your parents.
She lied when she told me she was only 29.
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have a place in relation to something else
ExamplesThe fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West.
The responsibility rests with the Allies.
Synonyms restSource: WordNet 3.0
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assume a reclining position
ExamplesLie down on the bed until you feel better.
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To utter falsehood with an intention to deceive; to say or do that which is intended to deceive another, when he a right to know the truth, or when morality requires a just representation.
Source: webster1913
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To rest extended on the ground, a bed, or any support; to be, or to put one's self, in an horizontal position, or nearly so; to be prostate; to be stretched out; -- often with <i>down</i>, when predicated of living creatures; as, the book <i>lies</i> on the table; the snow <i>lies</i> on the roof; he <i>lies</i> in his coffin.
Source: webster1913