noun |
1. The manner or position in which something is situated. |
2. A haunt or hiding place of an animal. |
3. Sports The position of a golf ball that has come to a stop. |
4. A false statement deliberately presented as being true; a falsehood. |
5. Something meant to deceive or give a wrong impression. |
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phrasal-verb |
1. lie in To be in confinement for childbirth. |
2. lie to Nautical To remain stationary while facing the wind. |
3. lie with To be decided by, dependent on, or up to: The choice lies with you. |
4. lie with Archaic To have sexual intercourse with. |
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verb-intransitive |
1. To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline: He lay under a tree to sleep. |
2. To be placed on or supported by a surface that is usually horizontal: Dirty dishes lay on the table. See Usage Note at lay1. |
3. To be or remain in a specified condition: The dust has lain undisturbed for years. He lay sick in bed. |
4. To exist; reside: Our sympathies lie with the plaintiff. |
5. To consist or have as a basis. Often used with in: The strength of his performance lies in his training. |
6. To occupy a position or place: The lake lies beyond this hill. |
7. To extend: Our land lies between these trees and the river. |
8. To be buried in a specified place. |
9. Law To be admissible or maintainable. |
10. Archaic To stay for a night or short while. |
11. To present false information with the intention of deceiving. |
12. To convey a false image or impression: Appearances often lie. |
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verb-transitive |
1. To cause to be in a specific condition or affect in a specific way by telling falsehoods: You have lied yourself into trouble. |
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