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LIES

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Lies.

How to pronounce lies:

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Lies - as a noun

A statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prevarication
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
falsehoodfalsityuntruth
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Norwegian diplomat who was the first secretary general of the united nations (1896-1968)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
trygve halvden lietrygve lie

Position or manner in which something is situated

Lies - as a verb

Be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

Example: "The sick man lay in bed all day"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
standsit

Originate (in)

Example: "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consistdwell

Be and remain in a particular state or condition

Example: "Lie dormant"

Tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive

Example: "Don't lie to your parents"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
misinformmislead
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have a place in relation to something else

Example: "The fate of bosnia lies in the hands of the west"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rest

Assume a reclining position

Example: "Lie down on the bed until you feel better"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lie down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change posture
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lies - as an adjective

(mid-ulster) great, wonderful

Example: "That kebab was lies!"

Example Sentences

"She always tells lies to make herself look better."
"The detective was determined to uncover the truth amidst all the lies."
"His lies eventually caught up with him and he lost all credibility."
"The lies in her autobiography were exposed when inconsistencies were found."
"He couldn't handle the burden of his lies and confessed to everything."
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Word Game Points

Is LIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.

Is LIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is LIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lies is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.

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