lying
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Is lying a Scrabble word?
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- Wordle Yes
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Definition
noun (English)
1. the deliberate act of deviating from the truthSynonyms: fabrication, lying, prevarication
verb (English)
1. be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain positionSynonyms: lie
2. be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal positionExamples: "The sick man lay in bed all day"; "the books are lying on the shelf"Synonyms: lieAntonyms: sit, stand
3. originate (in)Examples: "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"Synonyms: consist, dwell, lie, lie in
4. be and remain in a particular state or conditionExamples: "lie dormant"Synonyms: lie
5. tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceiveExamples: "Don't lie to your parents"; "She lied when she told me she was only 29"Synonyms: lie
6. have a place in relation to something elseExamples: "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"; "The responsibility rests with the Allies"Synonyms: lie, rest
Definition source: Wiktionary