lie
US /laɪ/
UK /laɪ/
1.
to be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a surface
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She likes to lie on the beach and read.
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The book is lying on the table.
2.
to make an intentionally false statement
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He was caught lying about his age.
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I would never lie to you.
1.
an intentionally false statement
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He told a blatant lie about his whereabouts.
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It was a complete lie, and everyone knew it.