definition of lie +1 lie/lī/A lie is a false statement made on purpose to trick someone. The word also means to rest flat on a surface or to be in a certain place.Telling an Untruth (Verb and Noun)To lie: To say something you know is not true so that people will believe it is true.A lie: The false statement itself, or something meant to trick people.Past tense: When talking about telling a falsehood, the past tense is lied (example: "He lied to me yesterday").Resting Flat (Reclining)To lie: To put your body in a flat or resting position on the floor, a bed, or the ground.Past tense: The past tense of this action is lay (example: "I lay down for a nap"), and the past participle is lain.Being Located (Position)To lie: To be in a specific spot or direction (example: "The town lies near the big river").
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