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lying

/ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
Meanings
  • verb

    Speaking or writing something that is not true.

    - "He was lying about his age."
    - "She lied to her boss about being sick."
    - "The politician was caught lying about his record."
  • noun

    A false statement or claim.

    - "His lying was finally exposed."
    - "The contract contained several lies."
    - "The liar was forced to confess."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/



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  2. /ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/



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Synonyms

prevaricate , prevaricate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with lying
tide , side , ride , hide , tide , wide , tide , abide
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. lying (en) : The act of lying down or being in a reclining position.

  2. lying (en) : Relating to or being a lie.

Homophones
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  1. lying (en) : The act of lying down or being in a reclining position.

  2. lying (en) : Relating to or being a lie.

Variants
List of all variants of lying that leads to same result
lying , lie , lain , lain low , lay , lay low , lie low , lies , lies low , lying low , lied , lying-in , lying-ins , lyings-in , lying fallow , low-lying , take (something) lying down , take lying down , take something lying down , doggo , lain doggo , lay doggo , laying doggo , lays doggo , lie doggo , lies doggo , lying doggo , lain by , lay by , lie by , lies by , lying by
Forms
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lies, lying (present participle), lay (past tense of lie), lain (past participle of lie), lie (infinitive), lies (third person present), lies (first person present), lies (second person present)

Etymology
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Old English ligan, meaning 'to lie, be lying'. Related to lie 'to recline'.

Trivia
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  1. A lie can travel around the world before the truth has a chance to put its shoes on.

  2. The longest word in English with only one letter is 'lies'. It has seven letters but the 's' is silent.

  3. The average person tells about 200 lies a day.

  4. The ancient Greeks believed that telling a lie would cause a snake to appear in your mouth.

  5. The word 'lie' is the only English word that is spelled incorrectly in the English language.

Related Concepts
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  1. truth: The state of being true in fact or in representation.

  2. deception: The act of deceiving or misleading someone.

  3. honesty: The quality of being truthful and sincere.

Culture
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Lying has been a subject of literature, art, and philosophy for centuries. In literature, lying is often portrayed as a moral dilemma, with characters grappling with the consequences of their deceit. In art, lying is a common theme in paintings and sculptures, often symbolizing betrayal or dishonesty. In music, lying is a common theme in songs, with artists exploring the complexities of deceit and its consequences.

How to Memorize "lying"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person making a false statement or claim. Imagine the consequences of their deceit.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lying' with the image of a snake, as snakes are often associated with deceit and lying.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics' to remember the definition of lying, as it is a common phrase that emphasizes the importance of truth and accuracy.

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