lane
Translation
lane, carriageway
Examples
You should stay in your lane when driving.
You should stay in your lane when driving.
He lives down a quiet country lane.
He lives down a quiet country lane.
The swimmer in lane four is winning.
The swimmer in lane four is winning.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lane a part of a road that is marked by painted lines You should stay in your lane when driving.
((in a/the)) lane in a specific marked path The swimmer in lane four is winning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: path, road, track, aisle
Etymology
From Old English 'lanu', meaning a narrow way or path.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'line' on a road, in a pool, or in a bowling alley. 'Lane' sounds similar to 'line'.