nounπShareThe terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck."The lie of the land around the golf green made it difficult for the beginner to judge the distance. "sportconditionplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown."The lie of the lawn was uneven, making it difficult to throw the frisbee straight. "sportpositionconditionenvironmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe position of a fetus in the womb."The doctor examined the ultrasound and noted the fetus's lie was longitudinal. "medicinephysiologyanatomysexbodypositionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA manner of lying; relative position."The lie of the land made it difficult for the farmer to plant his crops. "positionplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn animal's lair."The fox used its cozy lie in the woods to rest after hunting. "animalplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rest in a horizontal position on a surface."The book lies on the table;Β the snow lies on the roof;Β he lies in his coffin"bodypositionactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be placed or situated."The book lies open on the table. "positionplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition."The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."conditionbeingsituationtimeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareUsed with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist."The answer to the math problem lies in the textbook. "beingpositionplaceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareUsed with with: to have sexual relations with."My sister said she was going to the library, but she lied with her boyfriend instead. "sexhumanbodyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareUsed with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person."The responsibility to water the plants lies on John. "jobmoralessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lodge; to sleep."The baby lay in his crib, trying to lie still so he could fall asleep. "positionactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest."The tired student lay down on the bed and lay still for a few minutes. "positionactionbodyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained."The new farming techniques lie at the heart of our long-term plan to feed the community sustainably. "environmentecologysciencebiologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give false information intentionally with intent to deceive."If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."communicationmoralcharacteractionlanguageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo convey a false image or impression."Photographs often lie."communicationmoralcharacteractionlanguageessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information."My friend Liam lied about finishing his homework, hoping to avoid punishment. "communicationlanguagewordstatementessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood."I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression."communicationlanguagemoralstatementcharacternegativesocietyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA statement intended to deceive, even if literally true; a half-truth"The politician's statement about lower taxes was a lie; he knew it would only benefit the wealthy. "statementcommunicationwordsocietymoralcharacteractionmindessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything that misleads or disappoints."The politician's promises were a lie that disappointed many voters. "characternegativemoralattitudeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading