lying

lying /'laiiɳ/
  • danh từ
    • sự nói dối, thói nói dối
    • danh từ
      • sự nằm
      • nơi nằm, chỗ nằm

    Word families (Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs): liar, lie, lying

    Xem thêm: prevarication, fabrication, lying(a), mendacious, prevarication, Lie, Trygve Lie, Trygve Halvden Lie, dwell, consist, belong, lie in, rest, lie down



    lying

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      n.

    • a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth; prevarication
    • Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968); Lie, Trygve Lie, Trygve Halvden Lie
    • position or manner in which something is situated

      v.

    • be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
    • be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

      The sick man lay in bed all day

      the books are lying on the shelf

    • originate (in); dwell, consist, belong, lie in

      The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country

    • be and remain in a particular state or condition

      lie dormant

    • tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive

      Don't lie to your parents

      She lied when she told me she was only 29

    • have a place in relation to something else; rest

      The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West

      The responsibility rests with the Allies

    • assume a reclining position; lie down

      lie down on the bed until you feel better

    English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary


    syn.: fabrication lying(a) mendacious prevarication    lies|lied|lying|lay|lain
    syn.: exaggerate fabricate falsify fib recline repose
    ant.: rise truth