Word: LYING
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Definition of LYING
- To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
"The book lies on the table;ย the snow lies on the roof;ย 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.
"The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."
- To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
"If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."
- To convey a false image or impression.
"Photographs often lie."
- To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
"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.
- To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
"The book lies on the table;ย the snow lies on the roof;ย 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.
"The paper does not lie smooth on the wall."
- To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
"If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty."
- To convey a false image or impression.
"Photographs often lie."
- To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
"Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table."
- An act of telling a lie or falsehood.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "lying" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "lying" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LYING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LYING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LYING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LYING:
- # the lying effect
- # master of lying
- # playing with lying
- # in terms of lying
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