lain verb
lain
The verb form of lain is lie
L lDefinitions
- verb lain past participle of lie2 . 1
- verb without object lain to be in a horizontal, recumbent, or prostrate position, as on a bed or the ground; recline. Antonyms: stand. 1
- verb without object lain (of objects) to rest in a horizontal or flat position: The book lies on the table. Antonyms: stand. 1
- verb without object lain to be or remain in a position or state of inactivity, subjection, restraint, concealment, etc.: to lie in ambush. 1
- verb without object lain to rest, press, or weigh (usually followed by on or upon): These things lie upon my mind. 1
- verb without object lain to depend (usually followed by on or upon). 1
- verb without object lain to be placed or situated: land lying along the coast. 1
- verb without object lain to be stretched out or extended: the broad plain that lies before us. 1
- verb without object lain to be in or have a specified direction; extend: The trail from here lies to the west. 1
- verb without object lain to be found or located in a particular area or place: The fault lies here. 1
- verb without object lain to consist or be grounded (usually followed by in): The real remedy lies in education. 1
- verb without object lain to be buried in a particular spot: Their ancestors lie in the family plot. 1
- verb without object lain Law. to be sustainable or admissible, as an action or appeal. 1
- verb without object lain Archaic. to lodge; stay the night; sojourn. 1
- verb with object lain to bring about or affect by lying (often used reflexively): to lie oneself out of a difficulty; accustomed to lying his way out of difficulties. 1