Definition of 'lie'

Noun

1. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
      Synonyms: prevarication
2. Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
      Synonyms: Trygve Lie Trygve Halvden Lie
3. position or manner in which something is situated

Verb

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"
      Antonyms: stand stand up sit sit down
3. originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
      Synonyms: dwell consist belong lie in
4. be and remain in a particular state or condition; "lie dormant"
5. tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive; "Don't lie to your parents"; "She lied when she told me she was only 29"
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"
      Synonyms: rest
7. assume a reclining position; "lie down on the bed until you feel better"
      Synonyms: lie down
      Antonyms: arise rise uprise get up stand up

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