Lied: meaning, definitions and examples

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lied

 

[ laษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'lied' is the simple past tense of the verb 'lie', which means to speak falsely or to tell an untruth. It is commonly used in the context of dishonesty or deception. 'Lied' indicates that the act of lying has already occurred. It can refer to both verbal statements and written words. The implications of lying can vary from being a minor misrepresentation to serious moral violations depending on the context.

Synonyms

deceived, fibbed, misled, prevaricated.

Examples of usage

  • She lied about her age.
  • He lied to avoid getting in trouble.
  • They lied on their application form.
Context #2 | Verb

past action

In another sense, 'lied' can also refer to the action of reclining or being in a horizontal position, though this usage is less common. It's derived from the verb 'lie' in this context as well. While this usage is less frequent, it can appear in literature or poetic forms.

Synonyms

reclined, rested, stretched.

Examples of usage

  • He lied down on the grass.
  • She lied on the sofa to rest.

Translations

Translations of the word "lied" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mentira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเฅ‚เค 

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรผge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebohongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะตั…ะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kล‚amstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ˜˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mensonge

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mentira

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ์ง“๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฐุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ leลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ loลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐŽ่จ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ laลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lygi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒงแƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mentira

Etymology

The word 'lied' originates from the Old English 'leฤกan', meaning to lie down or recline. This term is rooted in the Proto-Germanic '*leggen', which also signifies lying or placing something down. The evolution of the word shows a semantic shift from physical lying to the act of deception. In Middle English, the verb took on the dual meanings of 'to lie down' and 'to tell a falsehood'. The past tense form 'lied' for deception became prominent in usage around the 14th century. As the English language evolved, influenced by various cultures and languages, the concept of lying maintained its importance in social and interpersonal relations, resulting in its frequent usage in modern English.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,992, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.