lying
lying is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, lying is hyphenated as:
Definitions oflying
- To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
Example: "The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin"
- To be placed or situated.
- To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
Example: "The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."
- Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
- Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
- Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
- To lodge; to sleep.
- To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
- To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
- To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
Example: "If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."
- To convey a false image or impression.
Example: "Photographs often lie."
- To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
Example: "Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table."
- The act of one who lies, or keeps low to the ground.
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