lie — to say something that is not true in order to deceive
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to say something that is not true in order to deceive
Pronunciation (IPA): /laɪ/
Example Sentences
- My dog ate my homework is such an old lie that even teachers laugh at it now.
- The remote control always lies in the most impossible places to find.
- I never lie, except when I say 'I never lie'.
lie
VERB[/laɪ/]
to say something that is not true in order to deceive
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/laɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/laɪ/
🌳Etymology
Rootlie
🎵Rhyme
diepieskytrywhy
die
pie
sky
try
why
🔗Collocations
tell a lie
white lie
lie down
lie flat
pack of lies
lie awake
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My dog ate my homework is such an old lie that even teachers laugh at it now.”
😄 Fun example
“The remote control always lies in the most impossible places to find.”
😄 Fun example
“I never lie, except when I say 'I never lie'.”
“The truth will come out, so don't lie about what happened.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
deceivefibfabricatemisleadrecline
Antonyms
truthhonestystand
Related
liarlyinglaylaid
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