lie/lye

lie (lī)

Noun

• The manner or position in which something is situated.
• A haunt or hiding place of an animal.
• A false statement deliberately presented as being true; a falsehood.
• Something meant to deceive or give a wrong impression..

Verb. Intransitive

• To be or place oneself at rest in a flat, horizontal, or recumbent position; recline: He lay under a tree to sleep.
• To be placed on or supported by a surface that is usually horizontal: Dirty dishes lay on the table.
• To present false information with the intention of deceiving.
• To convey a false image or impression: Appearances often lie.

Verb. Transitive

• To cause to be in a specific condition or affect in a specific way by telling falsehoods: You have lied yourself into trouble.

lye (lī)

Noun

• The liquid obtained by leaching wood ashes.