lying

/ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
To be placed or situated.
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
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 give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
To convey a false image or impression.
To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
The act of one who lies, or keeps low to the ground.
To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
To be placed or situated.
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
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 give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
To convey a false image or impression.
To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
An act of telling a lie or falsehood.

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