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lie
verb(lie)
assume a reclining position
Synonyms: lie down,
Examples:
Lie down on the bed until you feel better.
lie
verb(lie)
originate (in)
Synonyms: consist, dwell, lie in,
lie
noun(lie)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
Synonyms: prevarication,
lie
verb(lie)
have a place in relation to something else
Synonyms: rest,
Examples:
The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West.
The responsibility rests with the Allies.
lie
noun(lie)
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
Synonyms: trygve halvden lie, trygve lie,
lie
verb(lie)
be and remain in a particular state or condition
Examples:
Lie dormant.
lie
verb(lie)
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
lie
verb(lie)
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
Antonyms: stand, sit,
lie
noun(lie)
position or manner in which something is situated
lie
verb(lie)
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
Examples:
Don't lie to your parents.
She lied when she told me she was only 29.

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