lie
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.to be located in a specific place.
v.to be placed, situated, or located in a specific area or state.
Simple“The small village lies at the foot of the mountains.”
In context“The strength of the proposal lies in its simplicity and the clear timeline it provides for the first phase of development.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a statement that someone knows is not true.
n.an intentionally false statement or a piece of information intended to deceive.
Simple“It was a complete lie when he said he had never met her before.”
In context“The politician's career was ruined when the public discovered the elaborate lie he had told regarding his military service.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the way something is placed or the shape of the land.
n.the manner, place, or direction in which something is situated.
Simple“We need to see the lie of the land before we start building the house.”
In context“The golfer carefully studied the lie of the ball in the tall grass before choosing a club for the difficult shot.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
n.the position of a baby inside the mother before birth.
n.the relationship of the long axis of the fetus to that of the mother.
Simple“The doctor checked the baby's lie to make sure it was ready for birth.”
In context“A transverse lie during the final weeks of pregnancy often necessitates a planned caesarean section to ensure a safe delivery.”
Synonyms
lie vs lay — Lie is an intransitive action where a person or thing reclines, while lay is a transitive action that requires a direct object being placed down.
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