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It is better to tell the truth than to lie.
What does Lie mean?
Lie can mean to tell an untruth or rest flat.
Dictionary definition
To say something untrue, or to rest in a flat position.
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Lie in a sentence
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The dog likes to lie on the warm rug.
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What does lie mean?
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Which word is an antonym of lie?
Truth is an opposite when lie means an untrue statement.
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WordLie.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningLie means Lie can mean to tell an untruth or rest flat.
ExampleExample: It is better to tell the truth than to lie.
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Synonyms
Words like Lie
untruthsomething that is not true
reclineto rest in a leaning or flat position
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Word family
Lie word family
Base word
lie
verb
lie
To say something untrue or rest flat.
verb
lies
Tells an untruth or rests flat.
verb
lying
Telling an untruth or resting flat.
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Hint for students
Lie can mean to tell an untruth or rest flat.
Common mix-up
Lie does not always mean tell an untruth. In some sentences, it means rest flat.
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Write two short sentences that use lie in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The dog likes to lie on the warm rug. Clue words: dog, likes, warm. Ask: Which meaning of lie does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of lie in this model sentence: "The dog likes to lie on the warm rug." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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