Word Finder - lying

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To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

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The book lies on the table;  the snow lies on the roof;  he lies in his coffin

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To be placed or situated.

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To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.

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The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.

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Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.

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Used with with: to have sexual relations with.

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Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.

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To lodge; to sleep.

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To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.

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To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.

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To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

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If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.

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To convey a false image or impression.

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Photographs often lie.

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To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.

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Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.

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The act of one who lies, or keeps low to the ground.