lie is the dictionary form of lain Definition of lie
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[ verb ] be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
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[ verb ] be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
Examples "The sick man lay in bed all day" "the books are lying on the shelf" |
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[ verb ] be and remain in a particular state or condition
Examples "lie dormant" |
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[ noun ] a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
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[ verb ] tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
Examples "Don't lie to your parents" "She lied when she told me she was only 29" |
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[ verb ] have a place in relation to something else
Synonyms Examples : "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West" "The responsibility rests with the Allies" |
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[ verb ] assume a reclining position
Synonyms Examples "lie down on the bed until you feel better" |
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[ verb ] assume a resting position, as on a flat surface
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[ noun ] (work) Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
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[ noun ] position or manner in which something is situated
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