Thursday, 9 October 2014

Homonyms - Lie (As a Verb and Noun)


1.  (verb) – position
·         I know you’re restless, but you should lie down and try to get some rest.
·         Ben lies awake at night, worrying about money.
·         When Daniel and Fiona are on holiday, they spend the days lying on the beach.

2.     (verb) – speak falsely
·        Not many people like George as he is constantly lying.
·        John was furious when he found out that Sally had lied to him.

3.     (noun) – sth you say that is untrue
·         I can’t stand people who tell lies.

·         Zack told a lie when he said he liked Jessica’s dress.

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