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UK//hiːz ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ//US//hiz ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ//

Meaning of He's lying

He is not telling the truth.

He's lying in a sentence

  • He’s lying about where he was last night.
  • When he said he would help, he was lying.
  • People can tell when he’s lying based on his body language.
  • She caught him lying during the interview.
  • It's clear he’s lying when he avoids eye contact.

How to use He's lying

Use 'lying' to indicate someone is not being honest. More appropriate in neutral or informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Remember 'lie' is like a fabric that covers the truth.

Related words

Collocations with He's lying

  • he's lying
  • lying through his teeth
  • caught lying
  • stop lying
  • lying about

Synonyms for He's lying

  • deceiving
  • fabricating
  • falsifying
  • misleading
  • untruthful

Common mistakes with He's lying

  • Confused with 'lying down' meaning to recline.
  • Using 'lying' instead of 'laying' when referring to placing something.
  • Mixing up past and present forms, e.g., saying 'he lie' instead of 'he lies'.

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Frequently asked questions about He's lying

What does He's lying mean?

He is not telling the truth.

How do you use He's lying in a sentence?

He’s lying about where he was last night.

Can you give another example of He's lying?

When he said he would help, he was lying.

What are synonyms for He's lying?

Common alternatives include deceiving, fabricating, falsifying, misleading, untruthful.

What words go with He's lying?

It commonly pairs with he's lying, lying through his teeth, caught lying, stop lying, lying about.

What are common mistakes when using He's lying?

Confused with 'lying down' meaning to recline. Using 'lying' instead of 'laying' when referring to placing something. Mixing up past and present forms, e.g., saying 'he lie' instead of 'he lies'.

How do you pronounce He's lying?

US: //hiz ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ//, UK: //hiːz ˈlaɪ.ɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use He's lying?

Use 'lying' to indicate someone is not being honest. More appropriate in neutral or informal contexts.