Word a Day
lie
What does lie mean?
lie (verb): to knowingly give false information with intent to deceive.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use lie in a sentence?
- If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce lie?
/laɪ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “lie” mean?
to go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space
Not quite: that's what enter means.
to move or pass from one place, person or thing to another
Not quite: that's what transfer means.
to knowingly give false information with intent to deceive
Right! That's what “lie” means.
to plan (an activity or event) for a specific date or time
Not quite: that's what schedule means.
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