Meaning & Definition of word "Lying"
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Lying
/ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The act of making false statements.
- Example: His constant lying eventually led to his downfall.
verb:
- 1. The present participle of lie, meaning to make an untrue statement with the intention to deceive.
- Example: He was lying when he said he had finished the project.
- 2. To be in a horizontal position on a surface.
- Example: She is lying on the sofa, taking a nap.
Etymology
Old English 'lygan', which means to lie down
Common Phrases and Expressions
lying through one's teeth:
to lie blatantly or audaciously
lying in wait:
to be hidden and ready to attack or ambush
lie down:
to assume a horizontal position
Related Words
lie:
to make an untrue statement
truth:
that which is true
falsehood:
the state of being untrue
Slang Meanings of lying
Meaning: fib
Example Sentence: He's just telling a fib to avoid hurting her feelings.
Meaning: stretch the truth
Example Sentence: I think he stretched the truth about his achievements.