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Definition lie in British English

lie verb

[intransitive] verb
/laɪ/
1

to be in a position in which your body is flat on a surface such as the floor or a bed

Example

She was lying on the bed watching television.

Example

I lay awake worrying about work.

Example

Emma was lying on her back in the sunshine.

Synonyms and related words
bed down collapse cross your legs
1.1

to put yourself in a position in which your body is flat on a surface

Example

Go and lie on the bed until you feel better.

Synonyms and related words
balance bear yourself bend
2

to be on a particular surface or in a particular place

Example

There were clothes lying all over the floor.

Synonyms and related words
occupy set exist
2.1

used for saying where a place is

Example

The village lies in a valley.

Example

The farm lay a few miles to the north.

Synonyms and related words
occupy set exist
2.2

used for saying where someone is buried

Example

Here lies the body of James McDonald.

Synonyms and related words
a letter/message/book of condolence ashes bier
3

to be in a particular position in a competition

Example

O'Connell is currently lying in second position in the world championship.

Example

As we go into the third round, Evans is lying in third place.

Synonyms and related words
play race meet
4

used for talking about things such as plans, ideas, and qualities and what they consist of

Example

He must decide where his future lies (=what he is going to do with his life).

Example

The difficulty lies in knowing what to do next.

Synonyms and related words
include take in involve
5

if something lies in a particular state, it is in that state

Example

The castle lay in ruins.

Example

Her bag was lying open on the table.

Synonyms and related words
occupy set exist
6

if your interest lies in a particular subject, you are interested in it

Example

My main interest lies in the development of new technology.

Synonyms and related words
include take in involve
7

to deliberately say something that is not true

Example

It was obvious that she was lying.

Example

He had to lie about his age to get into the army.

Example

She admitted lying to the police.

Example

They say they're not married but they're lying through their teeth.

Synonyms and related words
misspeak deceive make up
7.1

if something lies, it shows or suggests facts that are not true

Example

The results of these surveys often lie.

Synonyms and related words
lie ring hollow add up
8

said to prove that you are telling the truth about something

Example

I like Lucy, I won't lie to you.

9

used for emphasizing that something is true, even if it seems unlikely

Example

This is a great post (no lie).

Example

Hands-down one of the finest wines we've ever tasted. No lie!

Example

We are at about 1 month before Christmas and, no word of a lie, I'm still biking.

10

used to emphasise that you are being honest, critical or boastful

Example

Not gonna lie, I absolutely love my job.

Example

Slow down! You really are a terrible driver, not gonna lie.

Example

I'm not gonna lie, I'm the best employee in my company.

Definition lie in British English

Related Words

Words related to lie:

give the lie to something (phrase) I tell a lie (phrase) let lie (phrase) let sleeping dogs lie (phrase) lie (verb) lie (noun) lie about (phrasal verb) lie ahead (phrasal verb) lie (phrase) lie at the heart of something (phrase) lie at the root of something (phrase) lie back (phrasal verb) lie behind (phrasal verb) lie detector (noun) lie down (phrasal verb) lie heavy on someone (phrase) lie in (phrasal verb) lie in state (phrase) lie in wait (for someone) (phrase) lie low (phrase) lie with (phrasal verb) lie-down (noun) lie-in (noun) live a lie (phrase) nail a (phrase) someone has made their bed, and they must lie/sleep in it (phrase) the lie of the land (phrase) white lie (noun)