lie meaning and definition

LIE noun

Definition of lie (noun)

1. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
   • synonyms: prevarication
2. Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
   • synonyms: Trygve Halvden Lie, Trygve Lie
3. position or manner in which something is situated

LIE verb

Definition of lie (verb)

1. be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
2. be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
   • "The sick man lay in bed all day"; "the books are lying on the shelf"
   • antonym: stand
3. originate (in)
   • "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
   • synonyms: consist, dwell, lie in
4. be and remain in a particular state or condition
   • "lie dormant"
5. tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
   • "Don't lie to your parents"; "She lied when she told me she was only 29"
6. have a place in relation to something else
   • "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"; "The responsibility rests with the Allies"
   • synonyms: rest
7. assume a reclining position
   • "lie down on the bed until you feel better"
   • synonyms: lie down
   • antonym: arise