lie

phonetic symbol: / láɪ / 

lie - English Dictionary

[ noun ]
■ a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
prevarication

[ noun ]
■ position or manner in which something is situated

[ noun ]
■ Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
trygve halvden lie , trygve lie

[ verb ]
■ tell an untruth
■ pretend with intent to deceive
e.g.)
・Don't lie to your parents
・She lied when she told me she was only 29

[ verb ]
■ be lying, be prostrate
■ be in a horizontal position

[ verb ]
■ assume a reclining position
e.g.)
・lie down on the bed until you feel better
lie down

[ verb ]
■ originate (in)
consist , dwell , lie in

[ verb ]
■ be located or situated somewhere
■ occupy a certain position

[ verb ]
■ have a place in relation to something else
e.g.)
・The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
・The responsibility rests with the Allies
rest

[ verb ]
■ be and remain in a particular state or condition
e.g.)
・lie dormant

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