lie is the dictionary form of lay Definition of lie
lie has definitions from the field of work
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[ verb ] be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
2
[ 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"

3
[ verb ] originate (in)

Examples

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

4
[ verb ] be and remain in a particular state or condition

Examples

"lie dormant"

5
[ noun ] a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

Synonyms

prevarication

6
[ 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"

7
[ verb ] have a place in relation to something else

Synonyms

rest

Examples

: "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West" "The responsibility rests with the Allies"

8
[ verb ] assume a reclining position

Synonyms

lie_down

Examples

"lie down on the bed until you feel better"

9
[ verb ] assume a resting position, as on a flat surface
10
[ 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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