lain
The word “lain” has 1 syllable: lain.
It's pronounced as /leɪn/.
What is synonym and antonym for lain?
In the thesaurus, “lain” has 23 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for lain along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lain
- been
- belong
- born
- deceive
- exist
- extended
- gone
- hid
- hidden
- led
- lie down
- mislead
- misrepresent
- prevail
- promote
- remain
- rest
- run
- sat
- sleep
- sprawl
- spread
- stretch
Antonyms for lain
- appeared
- compress
Meanings of lain
- verb
- To rest in a horizontal position on a surface.
- To be placed or situated.
- To abide; to remain for a longer or shorter time; to be in a certain state or condition.
- Used with in: to be or exist; to belong or pertain; to have an abiding place; to consist.
- Used with with: to have sexual relations with.
- Used with on/upon: to be incumbent (on); to be the responsibility of a person.
- To lodge; to sleep.
- To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest.
- To be sustainable; to be capable of being maintained.
- To conceal, keep quiet about.
Example Sentences
- Lain beneath the stars, he pondered the mysteries of the universe.
- The treasure had been lain undiscovered for centuries until the archaeologists unearthed it.
- She had lain awake all night, unable to sleep due to her racing thoughts.
- The abandoned building had lain in ruins for years before it was finally demolished.
- He regretted the words he had lain upon her, wishing he could take them back.
On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lain, such as: appeared, been, belong, born, compress, deceive, exist.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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