Definitions

1. verb

past tense of lie, to speak falsely or misleadingly

“She lied about her age to get the job.”

2. verb

past tense of lie, to recline or lean, especially on a surface

“The baby lied on the soft blanket.”

3. verb

past tense of lie, to be or exist in a specified position or state

“The tree lied flat on the ground after the storm.”

4. noun

a false statement, especially one made with the intention to deceive

“He told a lie about his past, but it’s a lie that he can’t take back.”

5. noun

a statement that is not true, especially one that is made to deceive

“The politician’s lie was exposed on live television.”

6. noun

a place where people lie down to sleep, especially a bed or a mattress

“She made up a lie on her bed and slept through the day.”