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Lying

verb
/ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 24.5

Definitions

1.verbTo rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
"The book lies on the table;  the snow lies on the roof;  he lies in his coffin"
2.verbTo be placed or situated.
3.verbTo abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
"The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."
4.verbUsed with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
5.verbUsed with with: to have sexual relations with.
6.verbUsed with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
7.verbTo lodge; to sleep.
8.verbTo be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
9.verbTo be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
10.verbTo give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
"If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."
11.verbTo convey a false image or impression.
"Photographs often lie."
12.verbTo be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
"Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table."
13.nounThe act of one who lies, or keeps low to the ground.

Synonyms

prevaricateprevaricationmendaciousuntruthfulfabricationcover-uprestingdeceivingdeceitdeceptionmendacityliar

Rhymes With

dyingvyingpieingbuyingshyingsighingeyeingeying
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