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lying vs lie

lie vs lying

lying and lie both are nouns.

lying is not a verb while lie is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lying Yes No No No
lie Yes No Yes No
lying (noun) lie (noun)
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
position or manner in which something is situated
lying (verb) lie (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 lying and lie

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