Lying
/ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
verb
- 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.
verb
- 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."
SYNONYMS
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Lying"
Lying is a 5-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "lying" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Lying" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "lying" is a low-scoring word.