Synonyms for

Lane

Verb / leɪn / Another word for lane — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A narrow road or passage, especially one between buildings.

Synonyms & similar words

path alley way street road route track trail passage byway thoroughfare avenue boulevard drive pathway walkway footpath sidewalk promenade esplanade

Synonyms by register

Formal

path route way channel

Informal

track alley road street

Literary

byway passage

Antonyms

highway avenue boulevard main road thoroughfare

Common collocations

  • narrow lane
  • country lane
  • lane change
  • traffic lane
  • swimming lane
  • bus lane
  • lane discipline
  • lane marker

Word family

noun lane
verb lane

Usage note

A 'lane' typically refers to a narrow road or path, often in a rural setting, or a specific division within a larger road or waterway. It can also refer to a designated path for vehicles or swimmers.

Example sentences

  1. I saw a cat on the lane.
  2. The bicycle lane is marked with white paint.
  3. The car couldnt fit through the narrow lane.
  4. The lane was lined with cherry blossom trees.
  5. The delivery truck blocked the lane.

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