English dictionary

lain Meaning & Definition

What Does Lain Mean?

As a verb, lain means To rest in a horizontal position on a surface. It is also used to mean To be placed or situated.

To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin
To be placed or situated.
To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.
Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
To lodge; to sleep.
To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.

The source does not list synonyms for this entry.

The book lies on the table; the snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin

The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.