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lie

/laɪ̯/

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noun

The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.

Examples :

"The lie of the land around the golf green made it difficult for the beginner to judge the distance. "

sport condition place essential toeic

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The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.

Examples :

"The lie of the lawn was uneven, making it difficult to throw the frisbee straight. "

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noun

The position of a fetus in the womb.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the ultrasound and noted the fetus's lie was longitudinal. "

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noun

A manner of lying; relative position.

Examples :

"The lie of the land made it difficult for the farmer to plant his crops. "

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noun

An animal's lair.

Examples :

"The fox used its cozy lie in the woods to rest after hunting. "

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verb

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

Examples :

"The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin"

body position action essential toeic

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verb

To be placed or situated.

Examples :

"The book lies open on the table. "

position place essential toeic

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verb

To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.

Examples :

"The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."

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Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.

Examples :

"The answer to the math problem lies in the textbook. "

being position place essential toeic

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verb

Used with with: to have sexual relations with.

Examples :

"My sister said she was going to the library, but she lied with her boyfriend instead. "

sex human body action essential toeic

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Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.

Examples :

"The responsibility to water the plants lies on John. "

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verb

To lodge; to sleep.

Examples :

"The baby lay in his crib, trying to lie still so he could fall asleep. "

position action essential toeic

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To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.

Examples :

"The tired student lay down on the bed and lay still for a few minutes. "

position action body essential toeic

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To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.

Examples :

"The new farming techniques lie at the heart of our long-term plan to feed the community sustainably. "

environment ecology science biology essential toeic

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verb

To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

Examples :

"If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."

communication moral character action language essential toeic

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verb

To convey a false image or impression.

Examples :

"Photographs often lie."

communication moral character action language essential toeic

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To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.

Examples :

"My friend Liam lied about finishing his homework, hoping to avoid punishment. "

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noun

An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.

Examples :

"I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression."

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A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true; a half-truth

Examples :

"The politician's statement about lower taxes was a lie; he knew it would only benefit the wealthy. "

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noun

Anything that misleads or disappoints.

Examples :

"The politician's promises were a lie that disappointed many voters. "

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