Words with a similar base: lie, lie_down, lie_in

'lie'
[lie.n.01] as in: a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth



'lie'
[lie.n.02] as in: Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)



'lie'
[lie.n.03] as in: position or manner in which something is situated



'lie'
[lie.v.01] as in: be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position



'lie'
[lie.v.02] as in: be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position


Examples:
The sick man lay in bed all day
the books are lying on the shelf



'lie'
[dwell.v.02] as in: originate (in)


Examples:
The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country



'lie'
[lie.v.04] as in: be and remain in a particular state or condition


Examples:
lie dormant



'lie'
[lie.v.05] as in: tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive


Examples:
Don't lie to your parents
She lied when she told me she was only 29



'lie'
[lie.v.06] as in: have a place in relation to something else


Examples:
The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West
The responsibility rests with the Allies



'lie'
[lie_down.v.01] as in: assume a reclining position


Examples:
lie down on the bed until you feel better



					

lie (English)
└── lien (Middle English (1100-1500))
└── leogan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))


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