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lane

/leɪn/
Meanings
  • noun

    A narrow road, especially one between houses or in a town.

    - "The lane is too narrow for two cars to pass."
    - "I live in a quiet lane off the main road."
  • noun

    A series of steps or lanes in a racetrack.

    - "The racecar driver took the inside lane on the final turn."
    - "The pit crew worked quickly to change tires in the pit lane."
Pronunciation
  1. /leɪn/



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Synonyms

carriageway , direction , roadway , side
Rhymes
Words rhyming with lane
chane , vane , mane , plane
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. lane (AU) : a long, narrow trench or ditch

  2. lane (CA) : a small body of water, especially a tidal inlet or a narrow arm of the sea

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. lane (AU) : a long, narrow trench or ditch

  2. lane (CA) : a small body of water, especially a tidal inlet or a narrow arm of the sea

Variants
List of all variants of lane that leads to same result
lane , lanes , lone , Edward William Lane , Lane , air lane , air lanes , fast lane , fast lanes , fast-lane , free throw lane , memory lane , memory lanes , sea-lane , sea-lanes , breakdown lane , express lane
Forms
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lanes, the lane is, this lane is, that lane is

Etymology
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Old English lāne, from lān 'way, path'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest lane in the world is the Yungas Road in Bolivia, which is over 40 miles long and has over 700 curves.

  2. The term 'lane' comes from the Old English word 'lāne', which means 'way, path'.

Related Concepts
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  1. alley: An alley is a narrow passageway, often between buildings, that provides a shortcut or a way through a densely built-up area. It is similar to a lane, but usually longer and less paved.

  2. pathway: A pathway is a way or route for traveling, often through a natural or rural area. A lane is a type of pathway, usually paved and often used for vehicular traffic.

Culture
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In literature, lanes have been used to describe quiet, secluded areas where characters can reflect or hide. In art, lanes have been depicted as narrow, winding paths leading to mysterious or hidden destinations. In music, the term 'lane' is used in rap music to refer to a specific verse or part of a song.

How to Memorize "lane"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a narrow road between houses, or a winding path in a forest. Visualize the lane as a place where you can take a quiet walk or drive.
    - Visualize the lane as a series of steps or lanes in a racetrack, with cars zipping past.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'lane' with the image of a quiet, secluded place. Associate it with the idea of a winding path or a series of steps.
    - Associate the word 'lane' with the idea of a narrow road or a passageway between buildings.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Lanes Are Narrow And Twisting' to remember the definition of a lane as a narrow road or passageway.
    - Use the mnemonic 'Lanes Are Necessary For Racing' to remember the definition of a lane as a series of steps or lanes in a racetrack.

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