Meaning & Definition of word "Lie"
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Lie
/laɪ/
noun:
- 1. a false statement made with the intention to deceive
- Example: He told a lie about his qualifications during the interview.
- 2. an action or instance of lying down
- Example: I need a lie down after my workout.
verb:
- 1. to make an untrue statement with the intent to deceive
- Example: She decided to lie about her whereabouts to avoid the meeting.
- 2. to rest in a horizontal position on a surface
- Example: After a long day, I just want to lie down and relax.
- 3. to be located or situated
- Example: The small town lies along the river.
Etymology
Middle English 'liegen', from Old English 'lygan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lie through one's teeth:
To tell someone a blatant lie.
a lie of omission:
Failing to tell the whole truth.
white lie:
A harmless or trivial lie, often told to avoid hurting someone.
Related Words
deceive:
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
falsehood:
An untrue statement; a lie.
fabricate:
To invent or concoct something, typically with deceitful intent.
Slang Meanings of lie
Meaning: To exaggerate or misrepresent something.
Example Sentence: Stop lying, that story sounds too crazy to be true.
Meaning: To act or pretend in a deceitful manner.
Example Sentence: He's always lying about how much money he makes.