The difference between Direction and Lane
When used as nouns, direction means a theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. may be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward boston), whereas lane means a road, street, or similar thoroughfare.
check bellow for the other definitions of Direction and Lane
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Direction as a noun:
A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).
Examples:
"Keep going in the same direction."
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Direction as a noun:
A general trend for future action.
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Direction as a noun:
Guidance, instruction.
Examples:
"The trombonist looked to the bandleader for direction."
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Direction as a noun:
The work of the director in cinema or theater; the skill of directing a film, play etc.
Examples:
"The screenplay was good, but the direction was weak."
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Direction as a noun (dated):
The body of persons who guide or manage a matter; the directorate.
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Direction as a noun (archaic):
A person's address.
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Lane as a noun (used in street names):
A road, street, or similar thoroughfare
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Lane as a noun:
A narrow passageway between fences, walls, hedges or trees
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Lane as a noun:
A narrow road, as in the country. A country lane
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Lane as a noun:
A lengthwise division of roadway intended for a single line of vehicles
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Lane as a noun:
A similar division of a racetrack to keep runners apart
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Lane as a noun:
A course designated for ships or aircraft
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Lane as a noun (card games):
An empty space in the tableau, formed by the removal of an entire row of cards.
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Lane as a noun (computing):
Any of the parallel slots in which values can be stored in a SIMD architecture.