Background for lying

lying

/ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/

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verb 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"

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

position body action

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To be placed or situated.

Examples :

"The book is lying open on the table. "

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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."

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

condition being state time

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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 question lies in the textbook. "

being language word

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Used with with: to have sexual relations with.

Examples :

"He was lying with his girlfriend in the park after school. "

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

Examples :

"The responsibility of cleaning up the kitchen is lying on Maria. "

moral value law organization position

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verb verb

To lodge; to sleep.

Examples :

"The baby was lying peacefully in its crib. "

body physiology

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verb verb

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

Examples :

"The baby was lying quietly in its crib, asleep. "

position body action

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verb verb

To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.

Examples :

"The current school schedule is lying, as it can be maintained for the entire year. "

environment ecology

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To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

Examples :

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

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

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verb verb

To convey a false image or impression.

Examples :

"Photographs often lie."

"Photographs often lie."

communication action language moral character

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verb verb

To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.

Examples :

"My brother was lying about finishing his homework; he hadn't even started. "

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noun

The act of one who lies, or keeps low to the ground.

Examples :

"The hunter used skillful lying to approach the deer undetected. "

position action

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To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

Examples :

"The baby was lying peacefully in her crib. "

position body action

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To be placed or situated.

Examples :

"The book is lying open on the table. "

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

Examples :

"The dog is lying still in the sunbeam, resting comfortably. "

condition being state

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

Examples :

"The problem lies in the lack of clear instructions in the assignment. "

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Used with with: to have sexual relations with.

Examples :

"My sister was lying with her boyfriend in the park. "

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

Examples :

"The responsibility of organizing the class trip is lying on the student council. "

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To lodge; to sleep.

Examples :

"The baby was lying peacefully in its crib, sound asleep. "

position action

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

Examples :

"After a long day at school, the tired student was lying quietly on the couch, resting. "

body position action

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To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.

Examples :

"The current economic system is not lying; it needs significant reform to be sustainable. "

environment ecology business economy science

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To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

Examples :

"My neighbor was lying when he said he hadn't seen the package arrive. "

moral character communication attitude action language society human

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To convey a false image or impression.

Examples :

"My neighbor was lying about having a new job to impress his friends. "

moral character attitude communication mind

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To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.

Examples :

"My neighbor was lying when he said he saw a spaceship land in his backyard. "

communication language word statement info

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noun

An act of telling a lie or falsehood.

Examples :

"His lying about finishing his homework earned him a detention. "

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