lies
word · lemma: lie
/ˈɫaɪz/
lyz
/lˈaɪz/
lyz
Definition
Things that are not true and are said to deceive someone. It is the plural noun form of 'lie' when 'lie' means a false statement.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for clear false statements: 'tell lies', 'a pack of lies', 'white lies'. Do not confuse it with the verb 'lies' meaning 'is located' or 'rests in a flat position'. The noun is often negative and strong in tone.
Spanish: mentirasPortuguese (BR): mentirasPortuguese (PT): mentirasChinese (Simplified): 谎言Chinese (Traditional): 謊言Hindi: झूठArabic: أكاذيبBengali: মিথ্যা - অসত্যRussian: лжи - ложь (множественное число)Japanese: 嘘Vietnamese: lời nói dốiKorean: 거짓말Turkish: yalanlarUrdu: جھوٹIndonesian: kebohongan - dusta
Example Sentences
Children should learn that lies can hurt people.
basic
He told lies about his age.
basic
I don't believe those lies.
basic
The whole story was just a bunch of lies.
natural
She was tired of his excuses and lies.
natural
Stop spreading lies online.
natural