lie

verbA1/laɪ̯/

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.intransitive
To be placed or situated.intransitive
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.copulative, intransitive
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 be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
To knowingly give false information with intent to deceive.intransitive
To convey a false image or impression.intransitive
To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.colloquial, intransitive

Forms

Example sentences4346 results

Therein lies the problem.

Beauty lies in the eyes of the one who sees.