Definition of "lie" []

To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline: He lay under a tree to sleep. (verb-intransitive)
To be placed on or supported by a surface that is usually horizontal: Dirty dishes lay on the table. See Usage Note at lay1. (verb-intransitive)
To be or remain in a specified condition: The dust has lain undisturbed for years. He lay sick in bed. (verb-intransitive)
To exist; reside: Our sympathies lie with the plaintiff. (verb-intransitive)
To consist or have as a basis. Often used with in: The strength of his performance lies in his training. (verb-intransitive)

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Use "lie" in a sentence

"They learnt to lie, and they grew to appreciate the beauty of a lie."
" If again, it was not well cut, he would answer, I spake not true: this is called the reproof valiant: if again, it was not well cut, he would say, I lie: this is called the countercheck quarrelsome: and so to the lie circumstantial, and the lie direct."
""Laddie lie near me," must _lie by me_ for some time."

Words like "lie"

abide be consist deception diplomat diplomatist exist

fable falsehood fiction lain lay lees lied

lieing lier lies lodge lying place position

sleep

to lie heavy

to lie upon

untruth