Definitions
verb
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
“Don't lie to your parents”
verb
have a place in relation to something else
“The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West”
noun
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
verb
be and remain in a particular state or condition
“lie dormant”
verb
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
verb
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
noun
position or manner in which something is situated
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