“Lie” in a Sentence (with Audio)

Examples of how to use the word “lie” in a sentence. How to connect “lie” with other words to make correct English sentences.

lie (v, n): to be in or move into a horizontal position on a surface; something you say that you know is not true

Use “lie” in a sentence

My dog often lies on the grass.
Why do you lie?
I lied to my girlfriend about my age.
What he said turned out to be a lie.
It’s obvious that she lied.
It is wrong to tell a lie.

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