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“Lies” or “Lyes” or “Lyse”

lies / lyes / lyse are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

lies l·AY·z

  • nouna statement that deviates from or perverts the truth.
  • nounNorwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968).
  • nounposition or manner in which something is situated.
  • verbbe located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position.
  • verbbe lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position.
  • verbbe and remain in a particular state or condition.
  • verbtell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive.
  • verbhave a place in relation to something else.

lyes

  • nouna strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide.

lyse

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“lies”

  • It lies approximately south of Bielsk Podlaski
  • forensic evidence and the admitted lies of Monde Mbolombo.
  • It lies at an elevation of 239
  • The SSSI lies within the distribution of oxlip
  • It lies about 3 miles south of
  • on the West wales line lies to the east.
  • It lies approximately east of Radków, north-west
  • us an apology for his lies".
  • It lies approximately south-west of Świecie, north-east
  • 13th constituency of the Rhône lies to the east of Lyon

“lyes”

No example sentences found for this spelling.

“lyse”

  • Lyse Doucet presented a special edition

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