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lies

Pronunciation: [/laɪz/]

Word

Learn how to use lies in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “false statements”

(noun) false statements or information meant to deceive others. When someone says things that are not true, they are telling lies.

Example

He told many lies to cover up his mistake.

Example

Honesty is important, so we should never tell lies.

Example

Why do people sometimes tell lies?

Context: “not telling the truth”

(verb) to say or write something that is not true, with the intention to deceive. When you say something that is not true, you are lying.

Example

She lies about her age to seem younger.

Example

It's not right to lie about what happened.

Example

Have you ever caught someone in a lie?

How to pronounce lies

Pronunciation: [/laɪz/]

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