Pronunciation: /leɪn/

Definitions of lane

noun a narrow road or way between buildings, walls, or hedges

Example Sentences

A1 I walked down the narrow lane to get to the bakery.

A2 The bike lane is marked with a white line on the road.

B1 The car swerved into the opposite lane to avoid hitting the pedestrian.

B2 The highway had multiple lanes for different speeds of traffic.

C1 The bowling alley had several lanes for players to use simultaneously.

C2 The swimmer glided effortlessly through the lane, winning the race.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The car lane was narrow.

A2 She lane changed without signaling.

B1 The cyclist was lane splitting in heavy traffic.

B2 The motorcyclist lane filtered through the stopped cars.

C1 The runner lane weaved through the crowd effortlessly.

C2 The skilled driver lane navigated the winding mountain road with ease.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The narrow lane was lined with colorful houses.

A2 I prefer driving on the outer lane of the highway.

B1 The bike lane was clearly marked with white paint.

B2 The fast lane on the motorway is reserved for vehicles overtaking.

C1 The pedestrian lane was separated from the road by a barrier.

C2 The delivery truck blocked the access lane to the loading dock.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The car drove slowly down the lane.

A2 She walked quickly along the narrow lane.

B1 The cyclists raced down the bike lane.

B2 The runners sprinted side by side in the middle lane.

C1 The highway had multiple lanes for different speeds of traffic.

C2 The jet flew down the runway, preparing for takeoff.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She walked down the lane to get to her house.

A2 The lane was narrow and surrounded by trees on both sides.

B1 The lane we took was a shortcut to avoid the traffic jam.

B2 The lane behind the house led to a beautiful meadow.

C1 The lane he chose was the most scenic route for cycling.

C2 The lane they discovered was a hidden gem, lined with quaint cottages.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I walked down the lane to get to the park.

A2 The lane next to the house leads to the market.

B1 The bike lane is designated for cyclists only.

B2 The car swerved into the wrong lane causing a traffic jam.

C1 The fast lane on the highway is reserved for vehicles exceeding the speed limit.

C2 The delivery truck blocked the access lane, causing a delay in traffic.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I walked down the lane and saw a cat.

A2 She turned left at the end of the lane and found the bakery.

B1 The lane was narrow, but it led to a beautiful meadow.

B2 The lane was deserted, so we decided to take a shortcut through the fields.

C1 The lane was lined with ancient oak trees, creating a stunning canopy overhead.

C2 As we drove down the lane, we could see the sun setting in the distance.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Lane! Be careful crossing the street.

A2 Excuse me, lane, can you move over a bit?

B1 Lane, could you please pass me the salt?

B2 I'm sorry, lane, I didn't mean to interrupt.

C1 Lane, would you mind giving me a hand with this heavy box?

C2 Excuse me, lane, but I believe you are mistaken in your assumption.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I live on a quiet lane.

A2 She rode her bike down the lane to get to the store.

B1 The lane was lined with colorful flowers.

B2 The narrow lane led to a secluded beach.

C1 The lane was flanked by tall trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

C2 As she walked down the lane, she admired the historic buildings on either side.

Examples of lane in a Sentence

formal The bicycle lane is designated for cyclists only.

informal Let's take the left lane to avoid traffic.

slang I'll meet you in the fast lane at the party.

figurative She always stays in her own lane and doesn't get involved in drama.

Grammatical Forms of lane

past tense

laned

plural

lanes

comparative

lamer

superlative

lamest

present tense

lane

future tense

will lane

perfect tense

have laned

continuous tense

is laning

singular

lane

positive degree

lane

infinitive

to lane

gerund

laning

participle

laned

Origin and Evolution of lane

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'lane' originated from Middle English 'lone' or 'laune' which came from Old English 'lanu' meaning a narrow way or path.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lane' has retained its basic meaning of a narrow way or path, but it has also expanded to refer to a narrow road in a rural or urban setting. Additionally, 'lane' is now commonly used to describe designated areas for specific types of traffic, such as bike lanes or bus lanes.