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1. • • to say or write something that is not true in order to deceive someone: Are you lying to me? He lied about his qualifications for the job.
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   What does the word lie mean?

   • Other meanings of lie: As a verb to meaning to tell an untruth or say something that is false: It is important to note that this version of the word lie has a different past tense – lied. Joey’s mom told him not to lie but rather to always tell the truth. If you lie to me again, I won’t believe you.

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   How many meanings does the verb lie have?

   • There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb lie, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. How common is the verb lie?

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   What is the difference between Lie and lay?

   • Lay is a transitive verb, meaning it needs a direct object for the action to be performed on. Lie is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object for the action. Here’s where it gets complicated: Lay is the past tense of lie. So, those examples of lie above could use lay in the past tense:

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   What is an example of a lie?

   • You can use lie to say that something is or remains in a particular state or condition. For example, if something lies forgotten, it has been and remains forgotten. She turned back to the Bible lying open in her lap. [VERB adjective] The picture lay hidden in the archives for over 40 years. [VERB adjective] His country's economy lies in ruins.

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   How do you use lie in a sentence?

   • You use lie in expressions such as lie ahead, lie in store, and lie in wait when you are talking about what someone is going to experience in the future, especially when it is something unpleasant or difficult. She'd need all her strength and bravery to cope with what lay in store.

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   What is the past tense of Lie?

   • As we mentioned above, the past tense of lie (as in to recline) is lay. The past tense of lay is laid, which is another recipe for confusion! To remember that laid (as opposed to lain, the past participle of lie) is the past tense of lay, just remember: Use a d when there is a d irect object.

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3. 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...

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     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...

4. 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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6. www.grammarly.com › commonly-confused-words › lie-vs-lyeLie vs. Lye: What's the Difference? - Grammarly

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   Despite their similar spelling, lie and lye refer to entirely different concepts. Lie is commonly used as a verb meaning to recline or rest in a flat position or to present false information as truth. On the other hand, lye is a noun that refers to a strong alkaline solution, often used in cleaning products and in the process of making soap.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   verb Word forms: lies, lying, lied (intransitive) 1. to speak untruthfully with intent to mislead or deceive. 2. to convey a false impression or practise deception. the camera does not lie. noun. 3. an untrue or deceptive statement deliberately used to mislead.

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

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › lie_v2lie, v.² meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary

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   The earliest known use of the verb lie is in the Old English period (pre-1150). It is also recorded as a noun from the Old English period (pre-1150). lie is a word inherited from Germanic .

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