verb
lies
lyz
verb
1
Third-person singular present tense of "lie" — says something untrue on purpose.
"He lies about his age whenever it suits him."
"She never lies, even when the truth is uncomfortable."
noun
1
Plural of "lie" — statements made to deceive.
"His story was full of lies from start to finish."
adj
1
Slang: excellent or impressive (informal, casual speech).
"That new track is lies, you have to hear it."
How to Use Lies
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often the verb/noun forms tied to "lie" (an untruth); rarely used as slang for "great."
Common mistake
Don't confuse this with "lays," which relates to placing something down or the verb "to lay."
Easily confused with
lays
Common pairings
tell lies
white lies
caught in lies
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