lie

B1
Pronunciation
/laɪ̯/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.

2 Definition

The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.

3 Definition

The position of a fetus in the womb.

4 Definition

A manner of lying; relative position.

5 Definition

An animal's lair.

6 Definition

An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.

Example Sentences
  • I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression.
7 Definition

A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true; a half-truth

8 Definition

Anything that misleads or disappoints.

Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

Example Sentences
  • The book lies on the table;  the snow lies on the roof;  he lies in his coffin
2 Definition

To be placed or situated.

3 Definition

To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.

Example Sentences
  • The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.
4 Definition

Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.

5 Definition

Used with with: to have sexual relations with.

6 Definition

Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.

7 Definition

To lodge; to sleep.

8 Definition

To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.

9 Definition

To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.

10 Definition

To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

Example Sentences
  • If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.
11 Definition

To convey a false image or impression.

Example Sentences
  • Photographs often lie.
12 Definition

To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.

Example Sentences
  • Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.