a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
"The detective knew immediately that his alibi was just another lie when he stumbled over the details of his story."
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
"This puzzle is a trick because it asks for an example sentence using the word "lie," but the definition provided describes Trygve Lie, not the verb itself. Since I cannot construct a natural sentence where the word "lie" means "Trygve Lie," here is a correct example of how to use that name in context: The General Assembly honored the legacy of Trygve Lie for his early leadership during the Cold War era."
position or manner in which something is situated
"The ancient temple lies nestled deep within the valley, surrounded by towering pine trees."
The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
"He told a lie about having finished his homework to avoid getting in trouble."
An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.
In plain English: A lie is an untrue statement that someone says to trick others into believing something that isn't true.
"She knew that the excuse was just a lie."
Usage: As a noun, a lie refers to an intentional falsehood or deception told to mislead someone. Use this word when describing a deliberate act of saying something untrue, distinct from accidental mistakes or exaggerations.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
"The small cabin lies nestled at the base of the mountain, surrounded by dense pine trees."
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
"The sick man lay in bed all day"
"the books are lying on the shelf"
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
"Don't lie to your parents"
"She lied when she told me she was only 29"
To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
"He lied about his age on the resume so he could get a better job offer."
To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
In plain English: To lie is to tell something that isn't true on purpose.
"He decided to lie about where he had been yesterday."
Usage: Use "lie" as an intransitive verb when someone remains inactive or tells a falsehood without taking a direct object. Do not add "to" after it, and avoid using "lay" unless you are referring to placing something down physically.
Initialism of Long Island Expressway (I-495).
"The new neighborhood association was led by a man named Lie who had moved from Oslo years ago."
A Norwegian surname.
The word "lie" comes from the Old English verb liċġan, which originally meant to recline or be in a horizontal position. This root traveled through Middle English into modern usage, eventually acquiring the additional meaning of telling an untruth.