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Lie

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1.SymbolISO 639-3 language code for Likila.
2.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.; Under an oak were lying asleep a pair of shepherds."
3.VerbTo be placed or situated.
4.VerbTo abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
"to lie waste; to lie fallow; to lie open; to lie hidden; to lie grieving; to lie under one's displeasure; to lie at the mercy of the waves; The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."
5.VerbUsed with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
6.VerbUsed with with: to have sexual relations with.
7.VerbUsed with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
8.VerbTo lodge; to sleep.
9.VerbTo be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
10.VerbTo be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
11.NounThe terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
12.NounThe terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
13.NounThe position of a fetus in the womb.
14.NounA manner of lying; relative position.
15.NounAn animal's lair.
16.VerbTo give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
"When Pinocchio lies, his nose grows.; If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.; Don't lie to me!"
17.VerbTo convey a false image or impression.
"Photographs often lie."
18.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."
19.NounAn intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.
"I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression."
20.NounA statement intended to deceive, even if literally true.
21.NounAnything that misleads or disappoints.
22.NounA liar; a dishonest person.
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