Definition of Lie

Definitions of lie

lie

a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth noun communication

lie

Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968) noun person

lie

position or manner in which something is situated noun location

lie

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position verb stative

lie

be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position verb contact

dwell

originate (in) verb stative

lie

be and remain in a particular state or condition verb stative

lie

tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive verb communication

lie

have a place in relation to something else verb stative

lie down

assume a reclining position verb motion