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Meaning of lain

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lain

Pronunciation:/leɪn/

verb

Definitions

  1. To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.

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

  2. To be placed or situated.

  3. To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.

    Example: The paper does not lie smooth on the wall.

  4. Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.