Lay is often used where lie is considered standard, as in "I'm going to lay down for a quick nap." The use, which dates to the 14th century, troubled no one until the 18th, but since then, …

A lie is an assertion that is believed to be false, typically used with the intention of deceiving or misleading someone. [1][2][3] The practice of communicating lies is called lying. A person who …

LIE definition: 1. to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface: 2. If something lies in a particular…. Learn more.

If you say that a place lies in a particular position or direction, you mean that it is situated there. The islands lie at the southern end of the Kurile chain. [VERB preposition/adverb]

1. To be decided by, dependent on, or up to: The choice lies with you. 2. Archaic To have sexual intercourse with.

to speak falsely or utter untruth knowingly, as with intent to deceive. to express what is false; convey a false impression. to bring about or affect by lying (often used reflexively). to lie …

(of objects) to rest in a horizontal or flat position: The book lies on the table. to be or remain in a position or state of inactivity, subjection, restraint, concealment, etc.: to lie in ambush.

To take something lying down is to accept something bad, such as an insult or unfair treatment, without trying to fight against it. She likes to lie in [= sleep in] on Saturdays. The prisoners had …

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3 days ago · When you don't tell the truth, you lie. You also lie down when you're sleepy and wonder what lies ahead of you.