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/laɪ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a false statement made with the intention to deceive
He told a lie about his qualifications during the interview.
an action or instance of lying down
I need a lie down after my workout.
verb
to make an untrue statement with the intent to deceive
She decided to lie about her whereabouts to avoid the meeting.
to rest in a horizontal position on a surface
After a long day, I just want to lie down and relax.
to be located or situated
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
To exaggerate or misrepresent something.
Stop lying, that story sounds too crazy to be true.
To act or pretend in a deceitful manner.
He's always lying about how much money he makes.