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lies
verb(lie)
assume a reclining position
Synonyms: lie down,
Examples:
Lie down on the bed until you feel better.
lies
verb(lie)
originate (in)
Synonyms: consist, dwell, lie in,
lies
noun(lie)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
Synonyms: prevarication,
lies
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.
lies
noun(lie)
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
Synonyms: trygve halvden lie, trygve lie,
lies
verb(lie)
be and remain in a particular state or condition
Examples:
Lie dormant.
lies
verb(lie)
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
lies
verb(lie)
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
Antonyms: stand, sit,
lies
noun(lie)
position or manner in which something is situated
lies
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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