LIE

(noun) a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
synonyms : prevarication
(noun) position or manner in which something is situated
(noun) Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
synonyms : trygve halvden lie , trygve lie
(verb) tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
"Don't lie to your parents", "She lied when she told me she was only 29"
(verb) be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
"The sick man lay in bed all day", "the books are lying on the shelf"
(verb) assume a reclining position
"lie down on the bed until you feel better"
synonyms : lie down
(verb) originate (in)
"The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
synonyms : consist , dwell , lie in
(verb) be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
(verb) 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"
synonyms : rest
(verb) be and remain in a particular state or condition
"lie dormant"

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