Meaning & Definition of word "Lied"
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Lied
/laɪd/
verb:
- 1. past tense of lie; to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive.
- Example: He lied about where he was last night.
- 2. to have uttered falsehoods or untruths.
- Example: She lied repeatedly to cover up her mistakes.
- 3. to have given false information intentionally.
- Example: The witness lied in court, which could have serious consequences.
Etymology
Past tense of 'lie' from Old English 'lyge', meaning to tell an untruth.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lied through one's teeth:
To tell blatant lies.
a little white lie:
A harmless or trivial lie.
lie down:
To recline or rest in a horizontal position.
Related Words
lie:
To make an untrue statement.
liar:
A person who tells lies.
lying:
The act of telling a lie.
Slang Meanings of lied
Meaning: BS
Example Sentence: Don't give me that BS; just tell me the truth.
Meaning: fib
Example Sentence: She fibbed about her age.