Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: lie
IPA transcription: [l'aɪ]
Pronunciations of lie
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noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: lie, prevarication
    Meaning: a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: lie
    Meaning: be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
  • Synonyms: lie
    Meaning: be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position; "The sick man lay in bed all day"; "the books are lying on the shelf"
  • Synonyms: dwell, consist, lie, lie_in
    Meaning: originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
  • Synonyms: lie
    Meaning: be and remain in a particular state or condition; "lie dormant"
  • Synonyms: lie
    Meaning: tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive; "Don't lie to your parents"; "She lied when she told me she was only 29"
  • Synonyms: lie, rest
    Meaning: 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: lie_down, lie
    Meaning: assume a reclining position; "lie down on the bed until you feel better"
Usage examples
  • "You lie!"
  • You lie!"...
  • "It's a lie!
  • Your life for a lie!"
  • "It's a lie and a slander.
  • You must lie still awhile.
  • "A lie!" answered Elphick.
  • "What a lie!" said Gabriel.
  • They begged him to lie down.
  • Must I lie here much longer?"'
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