Synonyms: prevarication, lie
Definition: a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
Synonyms: lie
Definition: position or manner in which something is situated
Similar words: position, place
Definition: the particular portion of space occupied by something
Usage: he put the lamp back in its place
Synonyms: Lie, Trygve Halvden Lie, Trygve Lie
Definition: Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
Similar words: diplomat, diplomatist
Definition: an official engaged in international negotiations
Synonyms: lie
Definition: tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
Usage: Don't lie to your parents; She lied when she told me she was only 29
Definition: assume a reclining position
Usage: lie down on the bed until you feel better
Similar words: change posture
Definition: undergo a change in bodily posture
Synonyms: dwell, consist, lie, lie in
Definition: originate (in)
Usage: The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country
Synonyms: lie
Definition: be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
Similar words: be
Definition: occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
Usage: Where is my umbrella? The toolshed is in the back; What is behind this behavior?
Definition: have a place in relation to something else
Usage: The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West; The responsibility rests with the Allies
Similar words: be
Definition: occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
Usage: Where is my umbrella? The toolshed is in the back; What is behind this behavior?
Synonyms: lie
Definition: be and remain in a particular state or condition
Usage: lie dormant
Similar words: be
Definition: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
Usage: John is rich; This is not a good answer