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lie vs lying

lying vs lie

lie and lying both are nouns.

lie is a verb but lying is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lie Yes No Yes No
lying Yes No No No
lie (noun) lying (noun)
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
position or manner in which something is situated
lie (verb) lying (verb)
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
assume a reclining position
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
originate (in)
have a place in relation to something else
be and remain in a particular state or condition
Difference between lie and lying

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