lie, prevaricate, equivocate, palter, fib mean to tell an untruth. lie is the blunt term, imputing dishonesty.

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

A lie is something that someone says or writes which they know is untrue. "Who else do you work for?"—"No one."—"That's a lie." I've had enough of your lies.

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

When you don't tell the truth, you lie. You also lie down when you're sleepy and wonder what lies ahead of you.

v.t. to bring about or affect by lying (often used reflexively): to lie oneself out of a difficulty; accustomed to lying his way out of difficulties. Idioms lie in one's throat or teeth, to lie grossly or maliciously: If …

Mar 7, 2026 · lie (third-person singular simple present lies, present participle lying, simple past and past participle lied) When Pinocchio lies, his nose grows. If you are found to have lied in court, you could …

Lie definition: To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline.

[intransitive] (of a person or an animal) to be or put yourself in a flat position so that you are not standing or sitting. She lay in bed listening to music. Lie there for a bit until you feel better. lie + adj. I lay …

LIE definition: a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth. See examples of lie used in a sentence.