1. lie - noun
· a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
Synonym(s): prevarication
Hypernym(s): falsehood, falsity, untruth
2. lie - noun
· Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
Synonym(s): Lie, Trygve_Lie, Trygve_Halvden_Lie
3. lie - noun
· position or manner in which something is situated
4. lie - verb
· be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
Hypernym(s): be
5. lie - verb
· be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position; "The sick man lay in bed all day"; "the books are lying on the shelf"
6. lie - verb
· originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
Synonym(s): dwell, consist, lie_in
7. lie - verb
· be and remain in a particular state or condition; "lie dormant"
Hypernym(s): be
8. lie - verb
· tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive; "Don't lie to your parents"; "She lied when she told me she was only 29"
Hypernym(s): misinform, mislead
9. lie - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): rest
Hypernym(s): be
10. lie - verb
· assume a reclining position; "lie down on the bed until you feel better"
Synonym(s): lie_down
Hypernym(s): change_posture
Antonym(s): arise
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