Sentences

lain in a sentence

p. p.

Definition

Lain: the past participle of lie, meaning to have been in a horizontal position or resting.

Sample Sentences

  1. She had lain in bed for hours, contemplating her next move.
  2. The cat had lain on the windowsill, basking in the warm sunlight.
  3. After the long hike, they had lain on the grass, enjoying the cool breeze.
  4. He realized he had lain to himself about his true feelings for her.
  5. The ancient ruins had lain untouched for centuries, hidden beneath the foliage.

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