lied
word · lemma: lie
/ˈɫaɪd/
lyd
/lˈaɪ/
lyd
Definition
Past tense of 'lie' meaning to say something that is not true in order to deceive someone. It describes a dishonest action that happened in the past.
Usage & Nuances
Do not confuse it with 'lay'/'laid'. 'Lie' = say something untrue, and its past form is 'lied'. Common patterns: 'lie to someone', 'lie about something'. It is often used in personal, emotional, or moral contexts.
Spanish: mintióPortuguese (BR): mentiuPortuguese (PT): mentiuChinese (Simplified): 撒谎了Chinese (Traditional): 撒謊了Hindi: झूठ बोलाArabic: كَذَبَBengali: মিথ্যা বলেছিলRussian: соврал - солгал - лгалаJapanese: うそをついたVietnamese: đã nói dốiKorean: 거짓말했다Turkish: yalan söylediUrdu: جھوٹ بولاIndonesian: berbohong
Example Sentences
He lied to his teacher about his homework.
basic
She lied about her age.
basic
They lied because they were scared.
basic
I knew he had lied the moment he looked away.
natural
She lied to avoid getting into trouble.
natural
Come on, be honest—why did you lie about it?
natural