lie
lie
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for the word "lie" is:
[laɪ]
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in the word:
[laɪ] - This represents a single syllable with two sounds:
[l] - A voiced alveolar lateral approximant.
[aɪ] - A diphthong, starting with an open-mid front unrounded vowel [a] and moving to a near-close near-front unrounded vowel [ɪ].
Word Form Variations
Lie (Noun)
Definition: A false statement or piece of information.
Synonyms: falsehood, untruth, fabrication, deception, fib
Antonyms: truth, fact, reality, veracity
Lie (Verb)
Definition 1: To recline or rest horizontally.
Synonyms: recline, rest, repose, lounge, sprawl
Antonyms: stand, sit, rise
Definition 2: To tell an untruth.
Synonyms: fib, deceive, mislead, prevaricate, equivocate
Antonyms: tell the truth, be honest
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Lie (Noun)
Definition: A false statement or piece of information.
Synonyms: falsehood, untruth, fabrication, deception, fib
Antonyms: truth, fact, reality, veracity
Lie (Verb)
Definition 1: To recline or rest horizontally.
Synonyms: recline, rest, repose, lounge, sprawl
Antonyms: stand, sit, rise
Definition 2: To tell an untruth.
Synonyms: fib, deceive, mislead, prevaricate, equivocate
Antonyms: tell the truth, be honest
Examples of Use
As a Verb (Definition 1: To recline or rest):
Literature: "He lay down on the grass, gazing up at the sky." (From a novel)
Newspapers: "The injured hiker lay motionless on the trail." (Local newspaper article)
Online Publications: "After a long day, I like to lie down and read a book." (Blog post)
As a Verb (Definition 2: To tell an untruth):
Entertainment: "He lied to her about his whereabouts." (TV show script)
Public Discourse: "Politicians often lie to gain votes." (News commentary)
Social Media: "Don't lie to me, just tell the truth." (Social media post)
As a Noun:
Literature: "He told a lie about his age." (Short story)
Newspapers: "The politician's lies were exposed." (Newspaper headline)
Online Publications: "The internet is full of lies and misinformation." (Online article)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Lie
“A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” — Mark Twain (though attribution is debated, this has been widely circulated in his style).
“If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.” — Mark Twain (implied contrast with lying).
“The trust of the innocent is the liar's most useful tool.” — Stephen King
“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.” — Stephen Hawking (often interpreted as a caution against self-deception, i.e., lying to oneself).
“The lie is a condition of life.” — Friedrich Nietzsche
“A lie told often enough becomes the truth.” — Vladimir Lenin
“He who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it much easier to do it a second and third time, till at length it becomes habitual.” — Thomas Jefferson
“We lie loudest when we lie to ourselves.” — Eric Hoffer
“The art of pleasing is the art of deception.” — Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
“Every violation of truth is not only a sort of suicide in the liar, but is a stab at the health of human society.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Etymology
The word "lie" has a long history. It comes from an old language called Proto-Indo-European, which is the ancestor of many modern languages, including English, German, and Russian.
The earliest meaning of "lie" was related to speaking falsely or deceiving someone. Over time, the word also came to mean "to recline or rest." This dual meaning has continued into modern English.
So, the next time you hear someone say "I'm going to lie down," they might mean they're tired and want to rest, or they could be hinting that they're not telling the truth!
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Lie
Lie down on the job: To be lazy or not work hard.
Lie low: To avoid attention or stay out of sight.
Lie through one's teeth: To tell a blatant and obvious lie.
Tell a white lie: To tell a harmless lie to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
Pull the wool over someone's eyes: To deceive or trick someone.
Spin a yarn: To tell a long, often exaggerated story.
Stretch the truth: To exaggerate or tell a partial truth.
Be economical with the truth: To avoid telling the whole truth.
A pack of lies: A group of false statements.
Note that many idioms related to dishonesty and deception use synonyms for "lie," such as "fib," "fabricate," or "prevaricate." This is because "lie" is a strong word with negative connotations, and using synonyms can add nuance and variety to language.
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Source Information
Definition of lie from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
