Lyes vs. Lies — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Lyes and Lies
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Lyes
Plural of lye
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Lies
To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline
He lay under a tree to sleep.
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Lies
To be placed on or supported by a surface that is usually horizontal
Dirty dishes lay on the table. See Usage Note at lay1.
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Lies
To be or remain in a specified condition
The dust has lain undisturbed for years. He lay sick in bed.
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Lies
To exist; reside
Our sympathies lie with the plaintiff.
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Lies
To consist or have as a basis. Often used with in
The strength of his performance lies in his training.
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Lies
To occupy a position or place
The lake lies beyond this hill.
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Lies
To extend
Our land lies between these trees and the river.
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Lies
To be buried in a specified place.
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Lies
(Law) To be admissible or maintainable.
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Lies
(Archaic) To stay for a night or short while.
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Lies
To present false information with the intention of deceiving.
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Lies
To convey a false image or impression
Appearances often lie.
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Lies
To say or write as a lie.
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Lies
The manner or position in which something is situated.
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Lies
A haunt or hiding place of an animal.
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Lies
(Sports) The position of a golf ball that has come to a stop.
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Lies
A false statement deliberately presented as being true; a falsehood.
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Lies
Something meant to deceive or mistakenly accepted as true
Learned his parents had been swindlers and felt his whole childhood had been a lie.
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Lies
Plural of lie
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Lies
(Mid-Ulster) Great, wonderful
That kebab was lies!
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