lying
nounUK /ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
US /ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/
Saying something that is not true.
His mother knew he was lying about eating the cookies.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of saying untrue things.
Lying is not a good way to make friends.
3. Resting flat on a surface.
She was lying on the grass watching the clouds.
4. Being in a certain place or position.
The old book was lying on the shelf.