lie
lie/lī/
verb
- (of a person or animal) be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface."the man lay face downward on the grass"synonyms: recline, lie down, lie back, be recumbent, be prostrate, be supine, be prone, be stretched out, stretch oneself out, lean back, sprawl, rest, repose, relax, lounge, loll, bask
- be, remain, or be kept in a specified state."the church lies in ruins today"
- (of a place) be situated in a specified position or direction."the small town of Swampscott lies about ten miles north of Boston"synonyms: be situated, be located, be placed, be positioned, be found, be sited, be established, be
- (of an action, charge, or claim) be admissible or sustainable."an action for restitution would lie for money paid in breach of the law"
noun
the way, direction, or position in which something lies.
"he was familiarizing himself with the lie of the streets"
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lie · 1 of 4. verb (1) · ˈlī. lay ˈlā ; lain ˈlān ; lying ˈlī-iŋ · Synonyms of lie · intransitive verb. 1. a · 2 of 4. noun (1) · ˈlī. 1. chiefly British : lay ...
lie verb (POSITION) ... A cat lay in front of the fire. He lies awake at night, worrying. A pen lay on the desk. ... If something lies in a particular place, ...
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Lie
A lie is an assertion that is believed to be false, typically used with the purpose of deceiving or misleading someone. The practice of communicating lies is called lying. A person who communicates a lie may be termed a liar. Wikipedia
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Other forms: lying; lies; lain; lied. When you don't tell the truth, you lie. You also lie down when you're sleepy and wonder what lies ahead of you.
Feb 21, 2008 · The most widely accepted definition of lying is the following: “A lie is a statement made by one who does not believe it with the intention ...
lie position or situation ... Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense lies, present participle lying, past tense lay, past participle lainPlease look at ...
make your bed and lie in it ... I can't believe you lied to me. He has been accused of lying about his military record. She was lying when she told her parents ...
The practice of communicating lies is called lying. A person who communicates a lie may be termed a liar. Lies can be interpreted as deliberately false ...
Lying definition: the telling of lies, or false statements; untruthfulness ... present participle of lie. lying. 1. / ˈlaɪɪŋ /. verb. the present participle and ...