lie
lie /ˈlaɪ/
noun
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()
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.
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Position or manner in which something is situated
(
lie
)
position or manner in which something is situated
verb
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()
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.
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()
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
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()
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
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()
Be and remain in a particular state or condition
(
lie
)
be and remain in a particular state or condition
Lie dormant
lie dormant
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()
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
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()
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
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()
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
noun
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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)