Slight, subtle differences in meaning. "Woman" and "lady" have the same general meaning, an adult human female, and they are often used synonymously: "See that woman/lady over there? She dropped this from her purse.
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Slight, subtle differences in meaning.
"Woman" and "lady" have the same general meaning, an adult human female, and they are often used synonymously: "See that woman/lady over there? She dropped this from her purse. Go and give it to her." But there can be a nuance in meaning: "Lady" might indicate a better-dressed female of higher social status.