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LYING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Lying.

How to pronounce lying:

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Lying - as a noun

The deliberate act of deviating from the truth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fabrication18prevarication20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
falsification21misrepresentation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lying - as a verb

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

Example: "The book lies on the table;  the snow lies on the roof;  he lies in his coffin"

To be placed or situated.

To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.

Example: "The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."

Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.

Used with with: to have sexual relations with.

Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.

To lodge; to sleep.

To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.

To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.

To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.

Example: "If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."

To convey a false image or impression.

Example: "Photographs often lie."

To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.

Example: "Sorry, i haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, i lied! they're right there on the coffee table."

Example Sentences

"I can't trust him because he is always lying to me."
"Her lying behavior has caused many people to question her integrity."
"The lying witness was quickly discredited in court."
"She has a reputation for being a lying politician."
"The lying accusations resulted in a damaged reputation for the innocent person."
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Word Game Points

Is LYING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lying is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is LYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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