lies Meaning & Definition
What Does Lies Mean?
As a noun, lies means plural of lie. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of lie. As an adjective, it means Great, wonderful.
Lies in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /laɪz/ |
| Synonyms | prevaricate, alternative fact and bullshit |
| Antonyms | truth |
Lies Definition (Noun)
- plural of lie
Lies as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lie
Lies as an Adjective
- Great, wonderful
That kebab was lies!
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.
- A manner of lying; relative position.
- An animal's lair.
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.
- Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
- Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
- Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
- To lodge; to sleep.
- To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
- To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
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.
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.
Adjective
- (Mid-Ulster) Great, wonderful
That kebab was lies!
Synonyms of Lies
Lies synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Lies
Lies in a Sentence
That kebab was lies!
The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin
The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.
If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.
Photographs often lie.
Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.
I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Lies
Lies: Your Questions Answered
Is lies a noun or a verb?
Lies is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for lies?
You can replace lies with words such as prevaricate, alternative fact and bullshit. See the full list of lies synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of lies?
The opposite of lies is truth.