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 lying lying /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

noun

  1. The deliberate act of deviating from the truth  ( fabrication , lying , prevarication )
    the deliberate act of deviating from the truth


 lie lie /ˈlaɪ/

noun

  1. () A statement that deviates from or perverts the truth  ( prevarication , lie )
    a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
      The detective interrogated the suspect, searching for signs of a lie.
    The detective interrogated the suspect, searching for signs of a lie.
  2. Position or manner in which something is situated  ( lie )
    position or manner in which something is situated

verb

  1. () Be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position  ( lie )
    be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
      The cat likes to lie in the sun for hours.
    The cat likes to lie in the sun for hours.
  2. () Be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position  ( lie )
    be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
     The sick man lay in bed all day
    The sick man lay in bed all day
     The books are lying on the shelf
    the books are lying on the shelf
  3. () Originate (in)  ( dwell , consist , lie , lie in )
    originate (in)
     The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
    The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
  4. () Be and remain in a particular state or condition  ( lie )
    be and remain in a particular state or condition
     Lie dormant
    lie dormant
  5. () Tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive  ( lie )
    tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
     Don't lie to your parents
    Don't lie to your parents
     She lied when she told me she was only 29
    She lied when she told me she was only 29
  6. () Assume a reclining position  ( lie , lie down )
    assume a reclining position
     Lie down on the bed until you feel better
    lie down on the bed until you feel better
  7. () Have a place in relation to something else  ( lie , rest )
    have a place in relation to something else
     The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
    The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
     The responsibility rests with the Allies
    The responsibility rests with the Allies

 Lie

    noun

    1. Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)  ( Lie , Trygve Halvden Lie , Trygve Lie )
      Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)