Meaning of 'lie'

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Meaning of ‘lie’

9 definitions found.

lie

noun

a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

Synonyms: prevarication

noun

position or manner in which something is situated

verb

tell an untruth

verb

be lying, be prostrate

verb

assume a reclining position

Example: "lie down on the bed until you feel better"

Synonyms: lie down

verb

originate (in)

Synonyms: lie in dwell consist

verb

be located or situated somewhere

Synonyms: sit

verb

have a place in relation to something else

Example: "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"

Synonyms: rest

verb

be and remain in a particular state or condition

Example: "lie dormant"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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