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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LIE definition: 1. to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface: 2. If something lies in a particular…. Learn more.

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     LIE meaning: 1. to be in or move into a horizontal position...

   • Lie In

     LIE IN definition: 1. to stay in bed later than usual in the...

   • White Lie

     WHITE LIE definition: 1. a lie that is told in order to be...

   • Lie: Russian Translation

     LIE translate: лгать, обманывать , ложь . Learn more in the...

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lieLie Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LIE is to be or to stay at rest in a horizontal position : be prostrate : rest, recline. How to use lie in a sentence. Lay vs. Lie: Usage Guide Synonym Discussion of Lie.

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4. www.britannica.com › story › lay-lie-lied-lain-whenLay, Lie, Lied, Lain: When Do We Use Which? | Britannica

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   Lay is a verb that commonly means “to put or set (something) down.” Lie is a verb that commonly means “to be in or to assume a horizontal position” (or “to make an untrue statement,” but we’ll focus on the first definition). In other words, lay takes a direct object, and lie does not.

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   Definition of lie1 verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   verb (used without object) , lay, lain, ly·ing. to be in a horizontal, recumbent, or prostrate position, as on a bed or the ground; recline. Antonyms: stand. (of objects) to rest in a horizontal or flat position: The book lies on the table. to be or remain in a position or state of inactivity, subjection, restraint, concealment, etc.:

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   What does lie mean?

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   LIE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What is the past tense of Lie?

   • Past Tense: Lay: She laid the blanket on the floor when I asked. Lie: I felt sick, so I lay down. Here’s where it can get a bit tricky. The past tense of lie is lay, but not because there is any overlap between the two verbs. So when you say, “I lay down for a nap,” you’re actually using the verb lie, not lay, despite the way it sounds.

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   What is the difference between Lie and lay?

   • Lay is typically used with an object, meaning someone or something is getting laid down by someone. In contrast, lie is something you do yourself without any other recipients of the action. This sense of lie is commonly used in the verb phrase lie down, as in I was feeling tired so I decided to lie down.

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   What does it mean to lie out of a difficulty?

   • to lie oneself out of a difficulty; accustomed to lying his way out of difficulties. , lay, lain, ly·ing. to be in a horizontal, recumbent, or prostrate position, as on a bed or the ground; recline. The book lies on the table. to lie in ambush. These things lie upon my mind. to depend (usually followed by on or upon ). land lying along the coast.

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   What are some examples of a lie?

   • She was lying when she said she didn't break the vase. He lied about his past experience. Statistics sometimes lie. The mirror never lies. He lied his way out of trouble. He told a lie to avoid punishment. His show of remorse was a lie. lie, prevaricate, equivocate, palter, fib mean to tell an untruth. lie is the blunt term, imputing dishonesty.

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   What does lay mean in English?

   • The verb lay means ‘to put something down carefully in a flat position’. It must have an object. It is a regular verb, but note the spelling of the past simple and -ed form: laid not layed: … I told a lie when I said I liked her haircut. [ I always + adv/prep ] The mechanic was lying on his back underneath my car.

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   Definition of lie verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.