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lain

/leɪn/ · 4 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. verb

    be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

  2. verb

    be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position

    The sick man lay in bed all day

  3. verb

    originate (in)

    The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country

  4. verb

    be and remain in a particular state or condition

    lie dormant

  5. verb

    tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive

    Don't lie to your parents

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