Lie vs. Dare
Difference Between Lie and Dare
Lieverb
(intransitive) To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
The book lies on the table;the snow lies on the roof;he lies in his coffinDareverb
(intransitive) To have enough courage (to do something).
I wouldn't dare argue with my boss.Lieverb
(intransitive) To be placed or situated.
Dareverb
(transitive) To defy or challenge (someone to do something)
I dare you (to) kiss that girl.Lieverb
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
to lie waste;to lie fallow; to lie open;to lie hidden;to lie grieving;to lie under one's displeasure;to lie at the mercy of the wavesThe paper does not lie smooth on the wall.Dareverb
(transitive) To have enough courage to meet or do something, go somewhere, etc.; to face up to
Will you dare death to reach your goal?Lieverb
Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
Dareverb
(transitive) To terrify; to daunt.
Lieverb
Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
Dareverb
(transitive) To catch (larks) by producing terror through the use of mirrors, scarlet cloth, a hawk, etc., so that they lie still till a net is thrown over them.
Lieverb
(archaic) To lodge; to sleep.
Dareverb
(obsolete) To stare stupidly or vacantly; to gaze as though amazed or terrified.
Lieverb
To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
Dareverb
(obsolete) To lie or crouch down in fear.
Lieverb
(legal) To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
Darenoun
A challenge to prove courage.
Lieverb
(intransitive) To give false information intentionally with intent to deceive.
When Pinocchio lies, his nose grows.If you are found to have lied in court, you could face a penalty.Darenoun
The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness.
Lieverb
(intransitive) To convey a false image or impression.
Photographs often lie.Hips don't lie.Darenoun
Defiance; challenge.
Lieverb
(intransitive) To succeed or excel at lying; lie successfully; show one's expertise or mastery in the art of lying.
Wow, that boy can really lie!Darenoun
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy;
he could never refuse a dareLieverb
To be mistaken or unintentionally spread false information.
Sorry, I haven't seen your keys anywhere...wait, I lied! They're right there on the coffee table.Dareverb
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission;
How dare you call my lawyer?Lienoun
(golf) The terrain and conditions surrounding the ball before it is struck.
Dareverb
to be courageous enough to try or do something;
I don't dare call himshe dares to dress differently from the othersLienoun
(disc golf) The terrain and conditions surrounding the disc before it is thrown.
Dareverb
challenge;
I dare you!Lienoun
(medicine) The position of a fetus in the womb.
Lienoun
An intentionally false statement; an intentional falsehood.
I knew he was telling a lie by his facial expression.Lienoun
A statement intended to deceive, even if literally true; a half-truth
Lienoun
Anything that misleads or disappoints.
Lienoun
a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
Lienoun
Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)
Lienoun
position or manner in which something is situated
Lieverb
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
Lieverb
be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position;
The sick man lay in bed all daythe books are lying on the shelfWe had to stand for the entire performance!Lieverb
originate (in);
The problems dwell in the social injustices in this countryLieverb
be and remain in a particular state or condition;
lie dormantLieverb
tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive;
Don't lie to your parentsShe lied when she told me she was only 29Lieverb
have a place in relation to something else;
The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the WestThe responsibility rests with the AlliesLieverb
assume a reclining position;
lie down on the bed until you feel better
