lane — a narrow road or path, especially in the countryside
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a narrow road or path, especially in the countryside
Pronunciation (IPA): /leɪn/
Example Sentences
- The GPS kept saying 'stay in your lane' but I was already walking on the sidewalk!
- She chose the slowest lane at the supermarket checkout, as always.
- The emergency lane should only be used in case of breakdown.
lane
NOUN[/leɪn/]
a narrow road or path, especially in the countryside
A family walks along a narrow countryside lane between green fields
The train rolls down the lane in the gentle rain
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Lane derives from Old English 'lanu', originally meaning 'narrow path' or 'narrow way'. During the Medieval period, the word came to denote small paths connecting villages and settlements, and has since broadened in modern usage to include traffic lanes on roads and lanes in sports facilities.
Breakdown
The word comes directly from Old English 'lanu' (narrow path), with the morpheme 'lan-' relating to the concept of a confined or narrow passage, which evolved into the modern English 'lane'.
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📝Examples
“The GPS kept saying 'stay in your lane' but I was already walking on the sidewalk!”
“She chose the slowest lane at the supermarket checkout, as always.”
“The emergency lane should only be used in case of breakdown.”
“They built a new bike lane to promote eco-friendly transportation.”
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