lie
Meaning
To lie means to say something that is not true.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "lie" with "lay," which means to put something down.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sometimes
my
friend
might
lie
and
say
she
is
busy
when
she
just
wants
to
stay
home
.
Last
Saturday
I
waited
at
the
cafe
and
I
felt
a
little
upset
,
but
I
stayed
because
I
had
time
.
When
she
finally
called
,
she
explained
that
she
was
tired
and
she
apologized
.
We
talked
honestly
and
I
think
we
will
trust
each
other
more
next
time
.
Common Phrases
lie to someone
lie about something
tell a lie
Related Words
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