lie

Nouns

• (n) a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth prevarication,
• (n) Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968) Trygve Halvden Lie, Trygve Lie,
• (n) position or manner in which something is situated

Verbs

• (v) be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
• (v) be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
  • The sick man lay in bed all day
  • the books are lying on the shelf
• (v) originate (in)
  • The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
  consist, lie in, dwell,
• (v) be and remain in a particular state or condition
  • lie dormant
• (v) tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
  • Don't lie to your parents
  • She lied when she told me she was only 29
• (v) have a place in relation to something else
  • The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
  • The responsibility rests with the Allies
  rest,
• (v) assume a reclining position
  • lie down on the bed until you feel better
  lie down,

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