lying Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
    prevarication; fabrication.
  2. verb be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
    lie.
  3. verb be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
    lie.
    • The sick man lay in bed all day
    • the books are lying on the shelf
  4. verb originate (in)
    dwell; lie in; consist; lie.
    • The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
  5. verb be and remain in a particular state or condition
    lie.
    • lie dormant
  6. verb tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
    lie.
    • Don't lie to your parents
    • She lied when she told me she was only 29
  7. verb have a place in relation to something else
    lie; rest.
    • The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
    • The responsibility rests with the Allies
  8. verb assume a reclining position
    lie; lie down.
    • lie down on the bed until you feel better

WordNet


Ly"ing present participle & verbal noun
Definitions
  1. of Lie, to tell a falsehood.
Ly"ing present participle & verbal noun
Definitions
  1. of Lie, to be supported horizontally.

Webster 1913