lying

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
  2. verb be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
  3. verb be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

Etymology

lie (“to rest in a horizontal position”) + -ing.

Synonyms

prevarication, fabrication

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