path

noun
UK: /pɑːθ/
US: /pæθ/

  1. A way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading.

    1. The path goes to the lake. [ ] [ ]
    2. We followed a narrow path through the dense forest, hoping it led somewhere. [ ] [ ]

  2. A course of action or way of achieving a result.

    1. Which path should I choose? [ ] [ ]
    2. Education is often seen as the surest path to a better future for many people. [ ] [ ]

  3. A line along which someone or something moves.

    1. The ball followed a curved path. [ ] [ ]
    2. The satellite traced a path across the night sky, a silent observer of the world below. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

route way trail course direction road
path verb

  1. To make a path by walking or treading.

    1. He pathed through the snow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The deer pathed a trail through the high grass, leading to the stream. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "path" in English means: A way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading., A course of action or way of achieving a result., A line along which someone or something moves..

The phonetic transcription of "path" is /pɑːθ/ in British English and /pæθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "path": route, way, trail, course, direction, road.

Example usage of "path": "The path goes to the lake.". More examples on the page.