lie

Definitions of lie in various dictionaries:

noun - a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

noun - Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

noun - position or manner in which something is situated

verb - be located or situated somewhere

verb - be lying, be prostrate

verb - originate (in)

verb - be and remain in a particular state or condition

verb - tell an untruth

verb - have a place in relation to something else

verb - assume a reclining position

To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline: lay under a tree to sleep.

See Usage Note at lay1.

To be or remain in a specified condition: The dust has lain undisturbed for years.

To exist; be inherent: The solution lies in research.

To occupy a position or place: The lake lies beyond this hill.

To extend: Our land lies between these trees and the river.

To be admissible or maintainable.

To stay for a night or short while.

The manner or position in which something is situated.

A haunt or hiding place of an animal.

The position of a golf ball that has come to a stop.

To be decided by, dependent on, or up to: The choice lies with you.

To have sexual intercourse with.

To keep oneself or one’s plans hidden.

To bide one’s time but remain ready for action.

A false statement deliberately presented as being true; a falsehood.

Something meant to deceive or give a wrong impression.

To present false information with the intention of deceiving.

To cause to be in a specific condition or affect in a specific way by telling falsehoods: You have lied yourself into trouble.

verb - to be in or get into a horizontal position

verb - to speak falsely

LIE - A lie is a statement used intentionally for the purpose of deception. The practice of communicating lies is called lying, and a person who communicat...