Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lie
verb
/laɪ/
Definition
To make an untrue statement with the intention of deceiving someone.
Examples
- He decided to lie about his whereabouts to avoid getting in trouble.
- She couldn’t believe he would lie to her face.
- It’s not right to lie, even if it’s a small white lie.
Meaning
To lie means to say something that is not true, often to make someone believe something that is false.
Synonyms
- deceive
- mislead
- fib
- prevaricate
