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Lane

noun

A lane is a narrow path or part of a road.

4 letters 2 syllables

What does Lane mean?

A lane is a narrow path or part of a road.

Dictionary definition

A narrow road, path, or marked part of a road used for travel.

Example sentences

Lane in a sentence

easy

Stay in your lane while biking.

medium

The bus moved into the right lane.

hard

The map showed a quiet lane that connected the school to the park.

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Practice the meaning of Lane

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What is a lane?

Practice 2

Which word is closest to lane?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses lane correctly?

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Lane

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LAYN

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Synonyms

Words like Lane

pathA way or route for walking or traveling.
roadwayA part of a road used by vehicles.
Antonyms

Opposite words

fieldAn open area of land, not a marked travel path.
open spaceAn area without a narrow marked route.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Lane word family

Base word

lane

noun

lane

Base form.

noun

lanes

More than one narrow path or marked road section.

Related words
Student support

Understand Lane

Hint for students

A lane is a narrow path or part of a road.

Common mix-up

Lane is not the same as field. Lane means a lane is a narrow path or part of a road.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The bus moved into the right lane. Clue words: bus, moved, into. Underline clue words that show why lane fits instead of field. Now write one new sentence that shows lane without using the word lane. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show lane?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The bus moved into the right lane." Why does lane fit better than field?