English Dictionary

lie

/laɪ̯/

noun

An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood. / A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true. / (by extension) Anything that misleads or disappoints.

He told a lie to cover up his mistake.

意味（1）

An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.

I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression.

意味（2）

A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true.

意味（3）

(by extension) Anything that misleads or disappoints.

Wishing this lie of life was o'er.