What does LIE mean?

Pronunciation
/laɪ/
Letters
3
Scrabble score
3
Words With Friends score
4
How common
Common

Meaning

verb

  1. be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
  2. be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position“The sick man lay in bed all day”
  3. originate (in)“The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country”
  4. be and remain in a particular state or condition“lie dormant”
  5. tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive“Don't lie to your parents”
  6. have a place in relation to something else“The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West”
  7. assume a reclining position“lie down on the bed until you feel better”

noun

  1. a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

lain4lies4

Anagrams of LIE

lei3

Words inside LIE

2 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

el2 li2

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Questions

Is LIE a valid word in word games?

LIE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is LIE worth?

LIE is worth 3 points with Scrabble letter values and 4 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from LIE?

2 other words, including EL and LI.