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path

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A trail for the use of, or worn by.

Pronunciation

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IPA pronunciation (US)

pæθ

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.

  2. A course of conduct

  3. A course taken.

  4. A metaphorical course or route; progress.

  5. A method or direction of proceeding.

verb

  1. transitive

    To make a path in, or on (something), or for (someone).

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.

Used this way, path is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “The hurricane demolished houses in its path.”noun

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Pagan

right path

Continuous

path length

Other combinations

critical pathflight pathfree pathnarrow pathnew path

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • pathologynounScientific field · specialist

    The branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases.

  • pathologistnounPerson or profession

    A doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis.

  • pathologicaladjectiveDerived adjective

    Related to A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.

  • pathologicadjectiveDerived adjective

    Related to A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians.

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Related words

Connected by subject or meaning, not by word formation.

  • pathwaynounRelated term

    A bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain.

  • pathfindernounRelated term

    Someone who can find paths through unexplored territory.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: trail for the use of

way

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