lie
noun
- 1
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
- 2
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
- 3
position or manner in which something is situated
verb
- 1
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
Don't lie to your parents
She lied when she told me she was only 29
- 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
assume a reclining position
lie down on the bed until you feel better
- 4
originate (in)
The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
- 5
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
- 6
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
- 7
be and remain in a particular state or condition
lie dormant
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