lie
|lie|
B1
/laɪ/
deception or recline
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lie' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'licgan,' where 'licgan' meant 'to lie down.'
Historical Evolution
'licgan' transformed into the Middle English word 'lien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'lie.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to recline or rest,' but over time it evolved to include the meaning of 'to tell a falsehood.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive.
The lie was so obvious that no one believed him.
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Verb 1
to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive.
He lied about his age to get into the club.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35