Lay is often used where lie is considered standard, as in "I'm going to lay down for a quick nap." The use, which dates to the 14th century, troubled no one until the 18th, but since then, …

A lie is an assertion that is believed to be false, typically used with the purpose of deceiving or misleading someone. [1][2][3] The practice of communicating lies is called lying. A person who …

1. To be decided by, dependent on, or up to: The choice lies with you. 2. Archaic To have sexual intercourse with.

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

(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.: to lie in ambush.

If you say that a place lies in a particular position or direction, you mean that it is situated there. The islands lie at the southern end of the Kurile chain. [VERB preposition/adverb]

to speak falsely or utter untruth knowingly, as with intent to deceive. to express what is false; convey a false impression. to bring about or affect by lying (often used reflexively). to lie …

Lies (Gone series), the third book of Michael Grant's series Lies, Inc., an expanded version of the 1964 book The Unteleported Man by Philip K. Dick

Synonyms for LIES: deceives, fools, fibs, kids, prevaricates, tricks, fabricates, perjures; Antonyms of LIES: asserts, testifies, swears, confirms, verifies, validates, substantiates, authenticates

lie (laɪ) vb, lies, lying or lied 1. (intr) to speak untruthfully with intent to mislead or deceive