LAIN
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Lain.
How to pronounce lain:
US
Lain - as a noun
A statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
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Norwegian diplomat who was the first secretary general of the united nations (1896-1968)
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Position or manner in which something is situated
Lain - as a verb
Be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
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Be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position
Example: "The sick man lay in bed all day"
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Originate (in)
Example: "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
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Be and remain in a particular state or condition
Example: "Lie dormant"
Tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive
Example: "Don't lie to your parents"
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Have a place in relation to something else
Example: "The fate of bosnia lies in the hands of the west"
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Assume a reclining position
Example: "Lie down on the bed until you feel better"
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Example Sentences
"She had lain down on the bed after a long day at work."
"The cat had lain on the mat all afternoon."
"The hiker had lain in the sun to rest for a while."
"He had lain awake all night, unable to sleep."
"The picnic blanket had been lain on the grass."
Word Game Points
Is LAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 4.
Is LAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is LAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lain is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 4.