CEFR A2

lying

verb

Meaning

Not telling the truth; speaking or acting in a way that deceives others.

Examples

He was caught lying to his boss about why he was late.
She admitted to lying about her age to get the job.

Synonyms: untruthful, deceitful, mendacious, prevaricating

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lying (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ/

Definition

Not telling the truth; speaking or acting in a way that deceives others.

Examples

He was caught lying to his boss about why he was late.
She admitted to lying about her age to get the job.
The evidence clearly showed he had been lying for months.

How to Use lying

lying to someone (prepositional phrase): Deceiving a specific person. — "It's wrong to be lying to your parents."
lying about something (prepositional phrase): Deceiving about a particular subject or fact. — "He was lying about his financial situation."

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