Synonyms of lain

lain

verb

past participle of lie

1

as in gone

to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction

the train tracks lie just over that hill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gone
• run
• extended
• led
• born
• headed
• passed
• crossed
• borne
• cut
• followed
• spanned
• traversed
• coursed

2

as in been

to occupy a place or location

I left the book lying on the counter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• been
• sat
• stood
• born
• rested
• waited
• borne
• remained
• stayed
• resided
• dwelt
• overlooked
• awaited
• tarried
• stationed
• commanded
• hung around
• dwelled
• posted
• stuck around

3

as in hid

to remain out of sight

paparazzi were lying in wait outside the restaurant, a well-known celebrity hangout

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hid
• hidden
• lurked
• reposed
• skulked
• snuck
• holed up
• lain low
• evaded
• slunk
• sneaked
• slinked
• sat tight
• avoided
• eluded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appeared
• come out
• turned up
• showed up
• materialized
• shown up