Definition of LIES

lies

Meanings

Noun

  • a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
  • Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
  • position or manner in which something is situated
  • plural of lie

Verb

  • be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
  • be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
  • originate (in)
  • be and remain in a particular state or condition
  • tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
  • have a place in relation to something else
    • "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"
    • "The responsibility rests with the Allies"
  • assume a reclining position
  • third-person singular simple present indicative of lie

Adj

  • Great, wonderful

Synonyms

consist, dwell, lie, Lie, lie down, lie in, prevarication, rest, Trygve Halvden Lie, Trygve Lie

Antonyms

arise, sit, stand

Scrabble Score: 4

lies is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lies is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lies is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 5

lies is a valid Words With Friends word