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- Dictionarylying/ˈlʌɪɪŋ/
verb
- 1. present participle of lie
adjective
- 1. not telling the truth: "he's a lying, cheating, snake in the grass"
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The meaning of LYING is marked by or containing untrue statements : false. How to use lying in a sentence.
Lying is the present participle of lie, which means to say something that is not true. Learn how to pronounce lying and see translations in different languages.
Lying is the act or habit of telling lies, or false statements. It can also be an adjective meaning untruthful or deceitful. Learn more about the word history, usage, and related terms of lying.
Lying is the present participle of lie, meaning to tell an untruth or to be in a position. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, grammar and examples of lying in British and American English.
Learn the meaning of lie as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms, and idioms. Find out how to use lie correctly in different contexts and avoid confusing it with lay.
If you engage in lying, you're fabricating, prevaricating, or speaking falsely. You are deliberately deviating from the truth. If lying is the act of telling a lie, then "lying through your teeth" is the act of telling a bold lie, even if you know your listener will immediately know you're lying.
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