Definition of Lie

Verb: lie (lay,lain,lying,lies)  lI

1. Be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
    
2. Be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
   "The sick man lay in bed all day"; "the books are lying on the shelf"
    
3. Originate (in)
   "The problems lie in the social injustices in this country";
   - dwell, consist, lie in
    
4. Be and remain in a particular state or condition
   "lie dormant"
    
5. Have a place in relation to something else
   "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West";
   - rest
    
6. Assume a reclining position
   "lie down on the bed until you feel better";
   - lie down

Noun: lie  lI

1. A statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
   - prevarication
    
2. Position or manner in which something is situated
   - lay

Noun: Lie  lee

1. Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
   - Trygve Lie, Trygve Halvden Lie

Verb: lie[2] (lied,lying,lies)

1. Tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
   "She lied when she told me she was only 29"

See also:
lids
liebfraumilch

Anagrams containing the word lie

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