Lie and Open

Lie

Lie verb - To make a statement one knows to be untrue.

Open and lie are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Open" instead a verb "Lie".

Nearby Word: lied

Open

Open verb - To change from a closed to an open position.

Lie and open are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lie" instead a verb "Open".

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener

Mutual synonyms

Common collocations

class lie class open class
way lie way open way
eyes lie eyes open eyes

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / I, Claudius He had to lie there eyes open, unmoving, and with the camera centered on his face for several minutes while Livia delivered her soliloquy.
  • Considering that the lie started as a way to get out of jail time for solving half a dozen open cases from his armchair, it's little wonder.
    Source: The Barnum
  • All Girls Want Bad Boys I know your arms are open wide, but you're a little on the straight side, I can't lie Your one vice is you're too nice Come around now, can't you see?
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