lying

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

“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.

“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.

“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;  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.

“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.

“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.