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lying

/ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/noun, verb2 syllables

Lying means: originate (in).

Synonyms for lying8

noun, as in the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

prevarication, fabrication

verb, as in originate (in)

dwell, consist, lie, lie in

verb, as in be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

lie, rest

verb, as in be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

lie, lie down

verb, as in have a place in relation to something else

lie, rest

verb, as in assume a reclining position

lie down, lie

verb, as in be and remain in a particular state or condition

lie

verb, as in tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive

lie

Opposites of lying

stand, sit

What does lying mean?8

verb

1

originate (in)“The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country”

2

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

3

be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position“The sick man lay in bed all day”

4

have a place in relation to something else“The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West”

5

assume a reclining position“lie down on the bed until you feel better”

6

be and remain in a particular state or condition“lie dormant”

7

tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive“Don't lie to your parents”

noun

1

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with lying?19

four syllables

underlying
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Lying in a sentence

  • When he came to, he was lying in the park.CM
  • While he was reading a newspaper, his dog was lying beside him.CM
  • He was lying on the sofa, but sat up as she entered the room.sundown
  • When he came to, he was lying alone on the hill.sundown
  • He was lying on his back, looking at the sky.sundown
  • As he was tired, he was lying on the sofa with his eyes closed.unknown
  • She was lying on the floor, strangled by a harp string.Scott
  • In my family, the punishment for lying was severe.Source_VOA

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Forms of lying

as a noun

plural
lyings