lane
|lane|
B1
/leɪn/
narrow path or road
Etymology
Etymology Information
'lane' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lanu', where 'lanu' meant 'a narrow way or passage'.
Historical Evolution
'lanu' transformed into the Middle English word 'lane', and eventually became the modern English word 'lane'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a narrow way or passage', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a narrow road or path, often in a rural area.
The lane led us through the countryside.
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Noun 2
a division of a road marked off with painted lines, for use by a single line of vehicles.
Stay in your lane while driving.
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