lie

/laɪ/
noun
  1. A false statement made deliberately to deceive someone.
    • He told a lie to avoid getting in trouble.
    • The story was full of lies from beginning to end.
    • She could tell by his face that it was a lie.
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verb
  1. To be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface, especially to rest or sleep.
    • He told the children to lie down for a nap.
    • The cat will lie in the sun for hours.
    • After a long walk, she likes to lie on the sofa.
  2. To be located or situated somewhere.
    • The small town lies between two mountains.
    • The treasure lies buried under the old oak tree.
    • The answer to the puzzle lies in the last clue.
  3. To say something that is not true, with the intention of deceiving someone.
    • He lied when he said he had finished his homework.
    • It is wrong to lie to your parents.
    • She lied about her age to get into the movie.
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