Lying
/ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The act of making false statements.
His constant lying eventually led to his downfall.
verb
The present participle of lie, meaning to make an untrue statement with the intention to deceive.
He was lying when he said he had finished the project.
To be in a horizontal position on a surface.
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
fib
He's just telling a fib to avoid hurting her feelings.
stretch the truth
I think he stretched the truth about his achievements.