Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lain
verb
/leɪn/
Definition
To have reclined or rested in a horizontal position.
Examples
- She has lain in bed all morning.
- They had lain together under the stars.
- The book had lain forgotten on the shelf for years.
Meaning
The past participle form of the verb ‘lie,’ which means to be in a flat position on a surface or to rest. It is often used to describe someone who is lying down or has been in that position.
Synonyms
- rested
- reclined
- stretched out
