English / word
lie
verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to say something untrue; an untrue statement; also to be in a flat position
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
to say something that is not true; to tell falsehoods
To make a false statement with the intention to deceive.; to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
to say something that is not true; to tell falsehoods
To make a false statement with the intention to deceive.
In context
01
Do not lie to your parents.
02
The witness told a lie in the report.
Synonyms
rest,deceive,mislead
Antonyms
stand,sit,confess
Collocations
tell a lie,white lie,lie about
Verb forms
Past: lied · Past participle: lied · -ing: lying