Meaning & Definition of Lie in English

1. A statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

2. Norwegian diplomat who was the first secretary general of the united nations (1896-1968)

3. Position or manner in which something is situated

1. Be located or situated somewhere

• Occupy a certain position

2. Be lying, be prostrate

• Be in a horizontal position

• "The sick man lay in bed all day"

• "The books are lying on the shelf"

3. Originate (in)

• "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"

4. Be and remain in a particular state or condition

• "Lie dormant"

5. Tell an untruth

• Pretend with intent to deceive

• "Don't lie to your parents"

• "She lied when she told me she was only 29"

6. Have a place in relation to something else

• "The fate of bosnia lies in the hands of the west"

• "The responsibility rests with the allies"

7. Assume a reclining position

• "Lie down on the bed until you feel better"