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)