a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
[ Syn: prevarication ]
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
[ Syn: lie , trygve lie , trygve halvden lie ]
position or manner in which something is situated
lie (n.)
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position; The sick man lay in bed all day; the books are lying on the shelf'
originate (in); The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
be and remain in a particular state or condition; lie dormant'
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive; Don't lie to your parents; She lied when she told me she was only 29'
have a place in relation to something else; The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West; The responsibility rests with the Allies
[ Syn: rest ]
assume a reclining position; lie down on the bed until you feel better
[ Syn: lie down ]