🤥lie

verb
/laɪ/

Meaning

To make a false statement with the intention to deceive.
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
to say something that is not true; to tell falsehoods

Example Sentences

He lied about his age to get the job.

The book lies on the table.

It's wrong to lie to your friends.

Example Expressions

white lie

Synonyms

deceive, mislead, fib, falsify, invent, rest, recline, fabricate
Entry 1
deceive, mislead, fib, falsify, invent
Entry 2
rest, recline, deceive, fabricate
Entry 3
deceive, fib, fabricate, falsify

Antonyms

tell the truth, confess, stand, sit, tell truth, be honest, admit, reveal
Entry 1
tell the truth, confess
Entry 2
stand, sit, tell truth, be honest
Entry 3
tell truth, confess, admit, reveal

Collocations

tell a lie, caught lying, little lie, big lie, lie down, lie flat, lie awake, lie still, lie dormant, lie about, lie to, tell lie, white lie
Entry 1
tell a lie, caught lying, little lie, big lie
Entry 2
lie down, lie flat, lie awake, lie still, lie dormant
Entry 3
lie about, lie to, tell lie, white lie

More Example Sentences

I'm responsible for several clients.

Is it possible to check out earlier?

She is not such a girl to tell lies.

Checking the email, I replied immediately.

I like the sport because it relieves stress.

Will anybody be informed earlier of your going there?

Will the students be informed earlier of the exam date?

What I love most about dancing is that it relieves stress.

I'd like to set up a meeting with you at your earliest convenience. When are you free?

I'd like to set up a meeting with you at your earliest convenience. When are you available?

Related Vocabularies

to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
To stare with an open mouth in wonder or shock; to open wide.

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