Search
Select the dictionary language
to lie
01
to intentionally say or write something that is not true
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
lie
3rd person singular
lies
Present participle
lying
Past simple
lied
Past participle
lied
Examples
She lies about her age to seem older.
02
(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting
Intransitive: to lie somewhere
Examples
After a long day of work, she decided to lie on the sofa and relax for a while.
Examples
The book I 'm looking for should lie somewhere on this bookshelf.
Examples
The appeal of the novel lies in its ability to explore profound philosophical questions through storytelling.
05
to remain or be kept in a particular condition or situation
Linking Verb: to lie [adj]
Examples
The old books lie undisturbed on the dusty shelves, preserving the wisdom of the past.
06
to be located in a certain direction from a specific point
Intransitive: to lie somewhere
Examples
The desert lay miles away to the southeast.
Lie
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
lies
Examples
The detective uncovered a lie that had been told to cover up the truth about the incident.
02
position or manner in which something is situated
03
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
Lexical Tree
overlie
underlie
lie
