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lain Definition and Meaning in English (lain definition)

verb
Synonyms:reclinedreposedrested
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Lain definition: The past participle form of the intransitive verb 'lie', meaning to be in or assume a horizontal position on a surface.

Definitions of Lain

  1. 1verb

    The past participle form of the intransitive verb 'lie', meaning to be in or assume a horizontal position on a surface.

Example Sentences

casual

“The book had lain on the table for days, untouched.”

casual

“He had lain awake all night, worrying about the upcoming exam.”

casual

“The dog had lain by the fireplace, enjoying the warmth.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivelie
third person singularlies
past tenselay
present participlelying

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Lain definition: The past participle form of the intransitive verb 'lie', meaning to be in or assume a horizontal position on a surface.
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'Lain' translates to 'lain' in English. Lain definition: The past participle form of the intransitive verb 'lie', meaning to be in or assume a horizontal position on a surface.
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