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Meaning of the word path in English

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path

US /pæθ/
UK /pɑːθ/
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Noun

1.

a track or way made by the passing of people or animals

Example:
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We followed the narrow path through the woods.
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The deer made a clear path through the tall grass.
Synonym:
trail track footpath walkway route
2.

a course or direction in which something is moving or facing

Example:
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The hurricane is on a direct path towards the coast.
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The rocket's path was carefully calculated.
Synonym:
course route direction trajectory line
3.

a course of action or way of life

Example:
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She chose a different path in her career.
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His life took an unexpected path after that event.
Synonym:
course direction way route approach

Verb

to create a path or route

Example:
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The hikers pathed their way through the dense forest.
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The river pathed its course through the valley.
Synonym:
blaze forge cut make create
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