lain

[leɪn]

lain Definition

• 1. past participle of 'lie'
• 2. be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface

Using lain: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lain" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She had lain in bed all day.

• Example

  The cat had lain in the sun for hours.

• Example

  The book had lain on the shelf for years.

• Example

  The snow had lain on the ground for weeks.

lain Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lain

• rested
• reclined
• settled
• lodged

Antonyms for lain

• stood
• rose
• got up

Phrases with lain

• lie down

  assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface

  Example

  I'm going to lie down for a while.

• lie in state

  of a dead person, be placed on public view before burial

  Example

  The former president will lie in state at the Capitol building.

• lie low

  keep oneself or one's plans hidden or secret for a time

  Example

  After the scandal, the politician decided to lie low for a while.

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Summary: lain in Brief

'Lain' [leɪn] is the past participle of 'lie', meaning to be in or assume a horizontal or resting position on a supporting surface. It is often used to describe a state of rest or inactivity, as in 'She had lain in bed all day.' 'Lie' has various idiomatic uses, such as 'lie down,' 'lie in state,' and 'lie low.'