lying

[ˈlaɪɪŋ]

lying Definition

• 1. the action of telling a lie or lies
• 2. the act of resting in a horizontal position

Using lying: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lying" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She was caught lying about her age.

• Example

  He accused me of lying to him.

• Example

  Lying on the beach is one of my favorite pastimes.

lying Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lying

• deceit
• dishonesty
• falsehood
• untruthfulness

Antonyms for lying

• honesty
• truthfulness

Phrases with lying

• lie down

  to move into a horizontal position, especially on a bed or other flat surface

  Example

  I'm going to lie down for a while.

• lie in

  to stay in bed later than usual in the morning

  Example

  I'm going to have a lie-in tomorrow.

• lie through one's teeth

  to tell an outright lie without shame or remorse

  Example

  He lied through his teeth when he said he didn't know anything about it.

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Summary: lying in Brief

The term 'lying' [ˈlaɪɪŋ] refers to the act of telling a lie or lies. It is often associated with deceit and dishonesty, as in 'She was caught lying about her age.' However, it can also refer to the act of resting in a horizontal position, as in 'Lying on the beach is one of my favorite pastimes.' Other phrases include 'lie down,' meaning to move into a horizontal position, and 'lie in,' meaning to stay in bed later than usual.