lie - noun

a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968)

position or manner in which something is situated

lie - verb

• be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
• be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
• originate (in)
• be and remain in a particular state or condition
• tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
• have a place in relation to something else
• assume a reclining position

lie - thesaurus

consist   dwell   prevarication   rest