Definition of lie - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
flat positionrest in a horizontal position on a surface
- He likes to lie on the grass.
2.
deceptiongive false information intentionally
- He lied about his whereabouts.
3.
mapsbe placed or situated in a location
- The village lies in the valley.
4.
stateremain in a particular state or condition
- The book lies forgotten on the shelf.
5.
responsibilitybe the responsibility of someone
- The decision lies with the manager.
6.
legal sustainabilityRare be capable of being maintained legallyRare
- The claim does not lie in court.
Noun
1.
deceptionintentionally false statement meant to deceive
- He told a lie to avoid trouble.
2.
resting stateUK position or manner in which something is situatedUK
- The lie of the land was uneven.
3.
sportsterrain and conditions around a golf ball
- The lie of the ball was challenging.
Expressions with lie
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deliberately say something untrue to someone
He decided to lie to his parents about where he had been..
be in the future
Great opportunities lie ahead for those who work hard.
be left untidily in various places
Clothes and books lie around the room..
be located at the back of something
A beautiful garden lies behind the old house.
to remain in bed later than usual
On Sundays, I usually lie in until noon..
notice when someone is not telling the truth
She quickly spotted the lie in his story.
say something untrue to avoid hurting someone
She decided to tell a white lie to avoid hurting his feelings.
rest with the whole body level on a surface
Lie flat on the mat and relax your shoulders.
false statement repeated often to deceive
The politician's claim was a big lie designed to mislead the public..
stay in bed longer for leisure
On Sundays, I like to have a lie in.
leave something in its current state
She chose to let it lie rather than make any changes.
stay hidden or quiet to avoid being noticed or found
He decided to lie low until things calmed down.
use lies to achieve a goal or outcome
She lied her way into the exclusive club.
small lie told to avoid hurting feelings
She told a little white lie to spare his feelings.
used to emphasize the truth of a statement
I saw him win the race, no lie.
small lie told to avoid hurting feelings or trouble
She told a white lie to avoid an argument.
lie that is obvious and undisguised
He told a bald lie about his whereabouts.
lie that is obvious and shameless
He told a bald-faced lie about his whereabouts last night.
leave things as they are
He decided to let sleeping dogs lie and not pursue the matter further.
avoid causing trouble by not disturbing a peaceful situation
It's best to let the sleeping dogs lie and not bring up old arguments.
leave a situation unchanged without interference
He decided to let things lie and not confront her.
be considered the responsibility or fault of a person or group
Many critics say the policy failures lie at its door.
be someone's responsibility or fault
The mistake lies at his door, not mine.
be in a state of complete destruction
After the earthquake, the city lay in ruins.
Origin of lie
Old English, lyge (falsehood)
Terms with lie included in their meaning
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sleep
lie down to sleep in a temporary place
comfort
sit or lie with legs tucked in
casual sitting
sit or lie down heavily and lazily
physical action
lie down in a bed together with someone
literal
lie down in bed with someone
affection
lie close to someone for warmth or affection
relaxation
lie fully extended on a surface
trivial lie
small unimportant lie
communication
lie in a minor or harmless way
comfort
sit or lie comfortably
cuddling
lie closely together front-to-back
animal bedding
materials for animals to lie on like straw
deception
make up a story or lie to deceive
deception
lie or incorrect assertion
statement
false statement or lie
position
lie half-hidden or in shelter
science
device measuring physiological responses for lie detection
posture
float or lie with limbs spread outward in a splayed shape
personal values
habit of telling the truth, refusing to lie
deception
lie or make false claims
dirty play
roll around or lie in mud or water
comfort
lie close or nestle comfortably
location
lie behind and share a boundary with something
false claim
lie or exaggeration
Examples of lie in a sentence
After a long day, he decided to lie on the couch. She lied to protect her friend's secret. They lied about their qualifications on the resume. The island lies just off the coast. A narrow path lies behind the old church. The old house lies abandoned in the woods.
The truth lies hidden beneath the surface. The final call lies with the board. The responsibility lies with the team leader. The lawsuit cannot lie due to lack of evidence. Such a case would not lie under current laws. The lie was obvious to everyone in the room. She couldn't forgive him for the lie he told. The lie of the road made driving difficult. He studied the lie of the golf ball before taking his shot. The golfer assessed the lie before taking the shot. The lie of the ball required a strategic approach.
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- French:s'allonger, mensonge, ...
- German:liegen, Lüge, ...
- Italian:sdraiarsi, bugia, ...
- Spanish:tumbarse, mentira, ...
- Portuguese:deitar-se, mentira, ...
- Chinese:躺, 谎言, ...
- Japanese:横たわる, 嘘, ...
- Arabic:اِسْتَلْقَى, كذبة, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁכַּב, שֶׁקֶר, ...
- Russian:лежать, ложь, ...
- Ukrainian:лежати, брехня, ...
- Hindi:लेटना, झूठ, ...
Definition of LIE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: Long Island ExpresswayRare US a highway in New YorkRare US
- We drove on the LIE to get home.
- Traffic was heavy on the LIE this morning.
- We took the LIE to reach the city faster.
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- French:LIE, ...
- German:Long Island Expressway, ...
- Italian:superstrada di Long Island, ...
- Spanish:Autopista de Long Island, ...
- Portuguese:LIE, ...
- Chinese:长岛高速公路, ...
- Japanese:ロングアイランド高速道路, ...
- Arabic:طريق لونغ آيلاند السريع, ...
- Hebrew:אֶקְסְפְּרֶסְוֵויי לוֹנְג אָיְילֶנְד, ...
- Russian:LIE, ...
- Ukrainian:ЛІЕ, ...
- Hindi:लॉन्ग आइलैंड एक्सप्रेसवे, ...
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