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Lie means to recline on a horizontal surface.

(verb)

An example of lie is a person being flat on their back.

Lie is defined as to say something that knowingly isn't true.

(verb)

An example of lie is a forty year old person saying they are twenty five.

The definition of a lie is a false statement.

(noun)

An example of lie is saying the sky is green.

See lie in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb lay, lain, lying

to be or put oneself in a reclining position along a relatively horizontal surface: often with down
to be in a more or less horizontal position on some supporting surface: said of inanimate things
to be or remain in a specified condition: motives that lie hidden
to be situated: Canada lies to the north
to extend; stretch: the road that lies before us
to be; exist; be found: the love that lies in her eyes
to be buried or entombed
Archaic to stay overnight or for a short while; lodge
Archaic to have sexual intercourse (with)
Law to be maintainable or admissible: an action that will not lie

Origin: ME lien < 2d & 3d pers. sing. of earlier liggen < OE licgan, to lie, akin to Ger liegen < IE base *legh-, to lie, lay oneself down > L lectus & Gr lēchos, bed, lōchos, lair

transitive verb

Golf to have, on the hole being played, a score of: after her approach shot, she lies three on the ninth hole

noun

the way in which something is situated or arranged; lay
an animal's lair or resting place
Brit. a period of resting
Golf the relative situation of a ball with reference to the advantage it offers the player: a good lie

intransitive verb lied, lying

1. to make a statement that one knows is false, esp. with intent to deceive
2. to make such statements habitually
to give a false impression; deceive one: statistics can lie

Origin: ME lien < OE leogan, akin to Ger lügen (Goth liugan) < IE base *leugh-, to tell lies > Lith lūgoti, to ask

transitive verb

to bring, put, accomplish, etc. by lying: to lie oneself into office

noun

a false statement or action, esp. one made with intent to deceive
anything that gives or is meant to give a false impression
the charge of lying

Lie, Jonas 1880-1940; U.S. painter, born in Norway
Lie, Jonas (Lauritz Edemil) 1833-1908; Norw. novelist: uncle of the painter
Lie, Trygve (Halvdan) 1896-1968; Norw. statesman: 1st secretary-general of the United Nations (1946-53)

See lie in American Heritage Dictionary 4

intransitive verb lay lay (lā), lain lain (lān), ly·ing (līˈĭng), lies

To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline: He lay under a tree to sleep.
To be placed on or supported by a surface that is usually horizontal: Dirty dishes lay on the table. See Usage Note at lay¹.
To be or remain in a specified condition: The dust has lain undisturbed for years. He lay sick in bed.
a. To exist; reside: Our sympathies lie with the plaintiff.
b. To consist or have as a basis. Often used with in: The strength of his performance lies in his training.
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 buried in a specified place.
Law To be admissible or maintainable.
Archaic To stay for a night or short while.

noun

The manner or position in which something is situated.
A haunt or hiding place of an animal.
Sports The position of a golf ball that has come to a stop.

Phrasal Verbs: lie down To do little or nothing: He's lying down on the job. lie in To be in confinement for childbirth. lie to Nautical To remain stationary while facing the wind. lie with To be decided by, dependent on, or up to: The choice lies with you. Archaic To have sexual intercourse with.

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Origin: Middle English lien

Origin: , from Old English licgan; see legh- in Indo-European roots

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