(of something abstract) To reside or be found
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The state or quality of being untruthful
“My world came crashing down when I realized that the people I trusted were full of lies.”
Something that is invented or untrue
Plural for an intentionally false statement
“He was a con artist and everything that he told you was a lie.”
Deceptive or false talk or behaviour
Language designed to be persuasive or impressive, but which is typically insincere or meaningless
Plural for a false statement which unjustly seeks to damage someone's reputation
“I am here to set the record straight about the lie that has spread recently about my character.”
To stay in the same place or condition
“An ancient tome would lie on the altar.”
To tell an untruth or falsehood
“You always start fidgeting and slurring your words whenever you lie.”
To be in, or to assume, a horizontal or resting position
“You'd best lie here on this bed until your wounds heal.”
(of a place) To be situated in a specified position or direction
“Our destination would lie about twenty miles beyond the valley.”
(of something abstract) To reside or be found
“The reality would lie somewhere between the two extremes.”
To remain hidden or unseen
“Just lie low and try not to draw any attention to yourself.”
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