Lies
/laɪz/
noun
The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
The position of a fetus in the womb.
verb
To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
“The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin”
To be placed or situated.
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
“The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.”
verb
To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
“If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.”
To convey a false image or impression.
“Photographs often lie.”
To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
“Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.”
Synonyms: prevaricate
noun
An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.
“I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression.”
A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true; a half-truth
Anything that misleads or disappoints.
Synonyms: alternative fact, bullshit, deception, falsehood, fib, leasing, prevarication
adjective
(Mid-Ulster) Great, wonderful
“That kebab was lies!”