Overview of noun lying

The noun lying has 1 sense

• lying, prevarication, fabrication -- (the deliberate act of deviating from the truth)

Overview of verb lie

The verb lie has 7 senses

• lie -- (be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position)


• lie -- (be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position; "The sick man lay in bed all day"; "the books are lying on the shelf")


• dwell, consist, lie, lie in -- (originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country")


• lie -- (be and remain in a particular state or condition; "lie dormant")


• lie -- (tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive; "Don't lie to your parents"; "She lied when she told me she was only 29")


• lie, rest -- (have a place in relation to something else; "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"; "The responsibility rests with the Allies")


• lie down, lie -- (assume a reclining position; "lie down on the bed until you feel better")