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ly·​ing | \ ˈlÄ«-iÅ‹ How to pronounce lying (audio) \

Definition of lying

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: marked by or containing untrue statements : false a lying account of the accident

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Definition of lying (Entry 2 of 2)

present participle of lie

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Synonyms & Antonyms for lying

Synonyms: Adjective

dishonest, mendacious, untruthful

Antonyms: Adjective

honest, truthful, veracious

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Examples of lying in a Sentence

Adjective

 that lying son of a gun told me that the used car had never been in an accident

First Known Use of lying

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for lying

Adjective

Middle English leghynge, present participle of lien to lie

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Kids Definition of lying

present participle of lie

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Legal Definition of lying

present participle of lie

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