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Vocabulary Entry
lie
|verb • verb • noun
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V
verb
To make a false statement with the intention of deceiving.
Example Sentences
"She chose to lie about her whereabouts last night."
"He lied to his friends to avoid getting in trouble."
"It's never right to lie, even for a good cause."
V
verb
To be in a horizontal position on a surface.
Example Sentences
"He likes to lie down on the couch after a long day."
"The cat lies in the sun on the windowsill."
"After the workout, she wanted to lie flat on the floor to relax."
N
noun
A false statement made with the intention of deceiving.
Example Sentences
"Telling a lie can damage trust between friends."
"The politician was caught in a lie about his funding sources."
"She regretted telling a lie instead of being honest."