Definitions

1. verb

to lie down, recline, or be placed in a particular position or condition

“She had lain in bed all day, feeling unwell.”

2. noun

a horizontal layer or stratum of rock, soil, or other material

“The archaeologist carefully excavated the ancient structure from the lain of the earth.”

3. noun

a layer or stratum of something, especially a substance

“The lain of fog obscured the city’s skyline.”

4. past participle

a past tense form of lie, indicating the action of lying down or being in a certain position

“I have lain in bed for hours, unable to sleep.”

5. past tense

a past tense form of lie, indicating the action of lying down or being in a certain position

“She lay down and lain until the morning light.”