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LIE definition: 1. to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface: 2. If something lies in a particular…. Learn more.
lie: [verb] to be or to stay at rest in a horizontal position : be prostrate : rest, recline. to assume a horizontal position. to reside temporarily : stay for the night : lodge. to have sexual intercourse. to remain inactive (as in concealment).
Lie definition: a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth. . See examples of LIE used in a sentence.
22 meanings: 1. to speak untruthfully with intent to mislead or deceive 2. to convey a false impression or practise deception.... Click for more definitions.
When you don't tell the truth, you lie. You also lie down when you're sleepy and wonder what lies ahead of you.
Definition of lie verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
LIE definition: 1. to be in a horizontal or flat position on a surface: 2. to be in a particular place: 3. to say…. Learn more.
3 [intransitive] to be, remain, or be kept in a particular state + adj. Snow was lying thick on the ground. These machines have lain idle since the factory closed. + adv./prep. a ship lying at anchor I'd rather use my money than leave it lying in the bank. 4 [intransitive] + adv./prep. (of a town, natural feature, etc.) to be located in a particular place The town lies on the coast.5 [intransitive] + adv./prep. to be spread out in a particular place The valley lay below us.; 6 [intransitive ...
1. To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline: He lay under a tree to sleep.
Lie definition: To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline.
