lie

noun B1

Meaning

A lie is a statement that is not true and is meant to deceive someone.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "lie" with "lay," which means to place something down.

Example Sentences

Is it easy for you to tell a lie ?
Telling a lie can hurt someone's feelings .
That was a small lie , but it didn ’ t hurt anyone .
The lie he told caused many problems for everyone .

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