lie . Noun (1) a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth (2) Norwegian diplomat who was the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896-1968 (3) position or manner in which something is situated Verb (1) be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position (2) be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position (3) originate (in (4) be and remain in a particular state ...