lain
verb
Pronunciation: /leɪn/
Definition
The past participle of the verb 'lie' (to recline or rest).
Examples
The book had lain on the table for weeks.
She had lain awake all night, worrying.
He found the keys where he had lain them down.
How to Use lain
- lain on (prepositional phrase)
- To have been in a resting position on a surface. — "The blanket had lain on the bed since morning."
- lain in (prepositional phrase)
- To have been resting or staying in a particular place or state. — "She had lain in bed, feeling unwell."
- lain about (phrasal verb)
- To spend time resting or doing nothing. — "He had lain about the house all weekend."
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