Meaning & Definition of Path in English
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Path
A way or track laid down for walking or made by continual footfall.
Pronunciation:
/paθ/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
pathsDetailed Definitions
Definition: A narrow way or road for travel or passage.
Example Sentence: We walked along the path through the woods.
Definition: A course of action or direction taken in life or in a particular situation.
Example Sentence: She chose a different path for her career.
Definition: A sequence of events or steps leading toward a particular goal.
Example Sentence: He is on a path to success.
Definition: A route for electrical signals or data in computing.
Example Sentence: The data follows a path through the network.
Definition: A trace left by a moving object.
Example Sentence: The comet left a bright path across the night sky.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English 'pæth', from Old English 'pæþ', of uncertain origin.
Synonyms
trailroutetrackwaycourse
Common Phrases and Expressions
- path of least resistance: The easiest or most effortless course of action.
- path to success: The route one follows to achieve success.
- fork in the path: A point where a path divides into two or more directions.
Translations
- Spanish: camino
- French: chemin
- German: Pfad
- Russian: путь
Related Words
- pathway: A passage or route that leads to a destination.
- footpath: A path made for pedestrians.
- route: A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.