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Path

Verb / pæθ / Another word for path — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A path is a way or track made for walking or traveling, especially in the countryside.

Synonyms & similar words

track itinerary course wayoflife way route trail footpath track lane walkway way route course passage alley avenue road byway bridleway promenade esplanade boardwalk causeway towpath sidewalk

Synonyms by register

Formal

route course avenue trajectory

Informal

way track trail road

Literary

byway footpath lane

Antonyms

blockade barrier obstruction dead end impassable

Common collocations

  • follow a path
  • clear a path
  • path of least resistance
  • path to success
  • take a different path
  • a well-trodden path
  • a narrow path
  • a winding path

Word family

noun path
verb pathfind

Usage note

While 'path' can refer to a physical route, it is also commonly used metaphorically to describe a course of action or a progression towards a goal.

Example sentences

  1. The path through the park was lined with trees.
  2. The hiker followed the path up the mountain.
  3. The garden had a winding path that led to a pond.
  4. The path was too narrow for a car to pass through.
  5. I stumbled on a rocky path while hiking.

Quotes

  • Life is a path, not a destination.
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.
  • It is better to walk a path with an open mind than to walk alone with a closed mind.

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