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I met will.i.am in the studio and played him a couple of songs and he liked them. We're similar but there's nobody in my lane doing what I'm doing.
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Meaning of "lane" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LANE

Old English lane, lanu, of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch lāne lane.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LANE

lane  [leɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LANE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lane is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LANE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

lane

Lane

In the context of traffic control, a lane is part of a carriageway that is designated for use by a single line of vehicles, to control and guide drivers and reduce traffic conflicts. Most public roads have at least two lanes, one for traffic in each direction, separated by lane markings. On multilane roadways and busier two-lane roads, lanes are designated with road surface markings. Major highways often have two multi-lane roadways separated by a median. Some roads and bridges that carry very low volumes of traffic are less than 15 feet wide, and are only a single lane wide. Vehicles travelling in opposite directions must slow or stop to pass each other. In rural areas, these are often called country lanes. In urban areas, alleys are often only one lane wide. Urban and suburban one lane roads are often designated for one-way traffic.

Definition of lane in the English dictionary

The first definition of lane in the dictionary is a narrow road or way between buildings, hedges, fences, etc. Other definition of lane is any of the parallel strips into which the carriageway of a major road or motorway is divided. Lane is also any narrow well-defined route or course for ships or aircraft.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LANE


Bahrain
bɑːˈreɪn
brain
breɪn
campaign
kæmˈpeɪn
chain
tʃeɪn
contain
kənˈteɪn
domain
dəˈmeɪn
explain
ɪkˈspleɪn
gain
ɡeɪn
jane
dʒeɪn
lain
leɪn
main
meɪn
Maine
meɪn
maintain
meɪnˈteɪn
obtain
əbˈteɪn
pain
peɪn
plain
pleɪn
plane
pleɪn
rain
reɪn
remain
rɪˈmeɪn
sean
seɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LANE

landslide
landslip
landsman
landsmen
Landsteiner
Landsturm
Landtag
landwaiter
landward
landwards
lane closure
lane markings
lane-way
Lanfranc
lang
langar
langbeinite
Lange
langer
langered

WORDS THAT END LIKE LANE

airplane
ane
bane
Brisbane
cane
crane
Dane
humane
hurricane
hydroplane
insane
kane
mane
membrane
on the wane
pane
propane
sane
Spokane
thane

Synonyms and antonyms of lane in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LANE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «lane» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of lane

Translation of «lane» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LANE

Find out the translation of lane to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lane from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lane» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

小路
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

carril
570 millions of speakers

English

lane
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लेन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

زُقَاقٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

переулок
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vereda
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গলি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chemin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lorong
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Weg
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

小道
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

좁은 길
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lane
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

làn đường
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

லேன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लेन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Lane
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

corsia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ścieżka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стежка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

alee
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πάροδος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

baan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

smal väg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

smal vei
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lane

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LANE»

The term «lane» is very widely used and occupies the 3.365 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LANE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lane» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lane» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lane

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10 QUOTES WITH «LANE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lane.
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Jhene Aiko
I actually have a young readers' series that I wanna do, kind of in the same lane as a Harry Potter or Narnia or Twilight. I want to write stuff like that.
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Fred Allen
The last time I saw him he was walking down lover's lane holding his own hand.
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B.o.B
I met will.i.am in the studio and played him a couple of songs and he liked them. We're similar but there's nobody in my lane doing what I'm doing.
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Geoffrey Boycott
To have some idea what it's like, stand in the outside lane of a motorway, get your mate to drive his car at you at 95 mph and wait until he's 12 yards away, before you decide which way to jump.
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Cameron van der Burgh
I cannot control what goes on in another lane and this is how I focus on the Games. There is no point in being nervous of other swimmers. It's just about focusing on yourself and what you need to do in order to perform at your best.
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Gerard Butler
As long as you do the best work that you can and not make it bland... because you're going down a lane that is trying to make everybody happy. You have to take an angle on these things.
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Lyor Cohen
I like moments of staleness and mildew, simply because it creates the lane for change.
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Kevin Durant
When people are used to you doing something, they want you to stay in that lane.
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Adam Ferrara
In California, the lines on the road are just a suggestion. They're in the left lane with the left indicator on, so naturally it's time to turn right! Are you kidding me? In your Prius? I know, you're saving the Earth by trying to kill the people!
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Jack Finney
I went up a straight crooked lane and, I said 'No thanks, yes if yer please.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LANE»

Discover the use of lane in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lane and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Firefly Lane
Or is it the one hurdle than even a lifelong friendship cannot overcome. FIREFLY LANE is a book for every woman who knows that her best friend is the only person who really, truly, knows her. And it is a book she will never forget.
Kristin Hannah, 2013
2
It's a Book
Playful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature Lane Smith, IT’S A BOOK is a delightful manifesto on behalf of print in the digital age.
Lane Smith, 2010
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Brick Lane: A Novel
Nazneen finds herself married off to a man twice her age and moved to London, where she meets a younger man involved in radical politics and begins to wonder if she has a say in her own destiny.
Monica Ali, 2008
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Along the Cherry Lane
" Soberly dressed, unflashy, and a trained classical musician, in the golden age of the music business Milt Okun stood out by not standing out. His legacy does that for him.
Richard Sparks, Milt Okun, 2012
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Life in the Fat Lane
. An enjoyable and thought-provoking read.”—School Library Journal “Readers will be totally caught up in Lara’s struggle to find her true self under all that weight.”—Booklist An ALA Best Books for Young Adults From the ...
Cherie Bennett, 2009
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Death Cloud
It is the summer of 1868, and Sherlock Holmes is fourteen.
Andrew Lane, 2011
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Lettie Lane Paper Dolls
Genteel turn-of-the-century family very popular then and now. 24 paper dolls, 16 plates in full color.
Sheila Young, 1981
8
Venice, A Maritime Republic
"Frederic Lane has achieved what is the often unfulfilled dream of every historian who has devoted his entire work to the exploration of partial aspects of a single broad subject: he has given us a comprehensive, thoughtful, readable, ...
Frederic Chapin Lane, 1973
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Project Management in the Fast Lane: Applying the Theory of ...
This book is sure to inspire managers, executives, engineers, and MIS and quality assurance professionals to rethink their management approaches and create dramatic, profit-driven improvements in their organizations.
Robert C. Newbold, 1998
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Road Trip USA: Cross-country Adventures on America's ...
Describes the cities and towns, attractions, and historic sites found along the two-lane highways of the United States.
Jamie Jensen, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LANE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lane is used in the context of the following news items.
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Squeaky Wheels: Left-lane laggards beware | Montreal Gazette
Q: What is the law in Quebec concerning the left lane on controlled access highways? In some jurisdictions like Washington State, it is illegal to ... «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
2
On my radar: Martha Lane Fox's cultural highlights | Culture | The …
Martha Lane Fox at home in London: 'In periods of confusion we look back for inspiration.' Photograph: David Levene. Kathryn Bromwich. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Bus lane alternative to MAX light rail to hit homes and traffic - The …
The dedicated bus lane being investigated as an alternative to the MAX light rail would involve significantly more property resumptions and ... «The West Australian, Jul 15»
4
Seminoles wide receiver Lane knows his 'why' | FOX Sports
It's not going to be hard for Florida State wide receiver Ermon Lane to know his “why” when fall camp beings. The 6-3, 205-pound sophomore ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
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Lane closures begin for I-91 construction | WWLP.com
Overnight lane closures begin Tuesday night, and it will impact drivers in both directions. Crews will be working on the elevated portion of I-91 ... «wwlp.com, Jul 15»
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Lane to remain closed for Hudson Avenue construction - The Post Star
GLENS FALLS | The westbound lane of Hudson Avenue will remain closed to traffic this week as work on an infrastructure and street ... «Glens Falls Post-Star, Jul 15»
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CBS 'Supergirl' to Introduce Lois Lane's Sister Lucy - ScreenCrush
According to TVLine, Lucy Lane will pop up in Supergirl's National City as early as the third episode, described as mid-20s to early 30s, as well as as “brash, ... «ScreenCrush, Jul 15»
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A generous gift for Lane College football - The Jackson Sun
Nearly 50 volunteers from Fellowship Bible Church spent the weekend assembling 102 new lockers for Lane College's football team. "It's going ... «Jackson Sun, Jul 15»
9
Tunbridge Wells: Crews battling fire in Liptraps Lane diversions in …
Emergency services were called to Liptraps Lane just after 11.30am to reporters of the fire. The road was closed and the area was cordoned off ... «Kent Online, Jul 15»
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Leg Work: Cyclists have the right to 'control the lane' for safety - The …
I recently saw a man bicycling smack in the middle of the main travel lane on one of Portland's busiest streets, with a line of cars trailing behind. «Press Herald, Jul 15»

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