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Meaning of lying
verb
- To rest in a horizontal position on a surface. Example: The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin
- To be placed or situated.
- To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition. Example: The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.
- Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
- Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
verb
- To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive. Example: If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.
- To convey a false image or impression. Example: Photographs often lie.
- To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information. Example: Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.
noun
- The act of one who lies, or keeps low to the ground.
verb
- To rest in a horizontal position on a surface. Example: The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin
- To be placed or situated.
- To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition. Example: The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.
- Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
- Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
verb
- To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive. Example: If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.
- To convey a false image or impression. Example: Photographs often lie.
- To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information. Example: Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.
noun
- An act of telling a lie or falsehood.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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