lie (EN)

verb, verb, noun

verb “lie”

1. to get into a horizontal position
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   I am going to lie in bed for a while.
2. to be in a horizontal position
   He was lying in bed the whole day.
3. to be situated or located
   The village lies just beyond the river.
4. to be (in a particular state)
   The house lies empty.
5. (of ideas, qualities, problems, etc.) to be the source of
   The problem lies in our planning abilities.

verb “lie”

1. to say something false with the intention to deceive
   She lied about her qualifications during the interview.

noun “lie”

1. a false statement made with the intent to deceive
   He couldn't keep track of his lies anymore.