Definition of lie

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lie - 11 definitions

- noun
1. lie -- a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
synonyms: prevarication
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
2. Lie -- Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
synonyms: Lie, Trygve Lie, Trygve Halvden Lie
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3. lie -- position or manner in which something is situated
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- verb
4. lie -- be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
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5. lie -- be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position; "The sick man lay in bed all day"; "the books are lying on the shelf"
antonyms: stand -- be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!" , sit -- be seated
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
6. dwell -- originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
synonyms: dwell, consist, lie in
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7. lie -- be and remain in a particular state or condition; "lie dormant"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
8. lie -- tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive; "Don't lie to your parents"; "She lied when she told me she was only 29"
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9. lie -- 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"
synonyms: rest
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
10. lie down -- assume a reclining position; "lie down on the bed until you feel better"
synonyms: lie down
antonyms: arise -- rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded"
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
11. lie, lain -- to speak falsely
synonyms: lain, lies
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
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Antonyms
stand -- be standing; be upright; "We had to stand for the entire performance!"
sit -- be seated
arise -- rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded"

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