1. past participle of lie (to be in a horizontal position)
Usage: used with auxiliary verbs

Examples

• The book had lain on the table for weeks.
• She has lain in bed all morning.
• The treasure had lain buried for centuries.
• The dog has lain by the fire all evening.
• Snow had lain on the ground since December.
• The papers have lain untouched in the drawer.