Word Information

Lie

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Definitions for Lie

noun
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
Synonyms
noun
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
Synonyms
Trygve Lie Trygve Halvden Lie
noun
position or manner in which something is situated
verb
be located or situated somewhere
Examples
  1. occupy a certain position
verb
be lying, be prostrate
Examples
  1. be in a horizontal position
  2. The sick man lay in bed all day
  3. the books are lying on the shelf
verb
originate (in)
Synonyms
dwell consist lie in
Examples
  1. The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
verb
be and remain in a particular state or condition
Examples
  1. lie dormant
verb
tell an untruth
Examples
  1. pretend with intent to deceive
  2. Don't lie to your parents
  3. She lied when she told me she was only 29
verb
have a place in relation to something else
Synonyms
Examples
  1. The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
  2. The responsibility rests with the Allies
verb
assume a reclining position
Synonyms
lie down
Examples
  1. lie down on the bed until you feel better

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