path
noun
, ˈpäth\
, ˈpaths , ˈpät͟hz , ˈpäths
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Definition of path
(Entry 1 of 3)
path
abbreviationDefinition of path (Entry 2 of 3)
-path
noun combining formDefinition of -path (Entry 3 of 3)
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Synonyms for path
Synonyms: Noun
course, line, pathway, route, routeway [chiefly British], steps, track, way
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Examples of path in a Sentence
Noun
We followed a winding path through the woods. The path led down the hill. The car skidded into the path of an oncoming truck. The fire destroyed everything in its path. The cars moved aside to clear a path for the ambulance. He tried to leave but one of the guards blocked his path. They are heading down a dangerous path that could lead to war.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
There being no clear career path in cartooning, the field was, almost by definition, dominated by outsiders, weirdos and nerds. — Robert Lloyd, chicagotribune.com, "A generation later, ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ and ‘Invader Zim’ are still ahead of their time," 18 Aug. 2019 There being no clear career path in cartooning, the field was, almost by definition, dominated by outsiders, weirdos and nerds. — Los Angeles Times, "A generation later, ‘Rocko’s Modern Life’ and ‘Invader Zim’ are still ahead of their time," 16 Aug. 2019 Work that can bend can help people avoid burnout and navigate longer, more varied career paths. — Cassie Werber, Quartz at Work, "The three-stage blueprint for “crafting” a flexible career," 13 Aug. 2019 Mr Quilty—who piles paint on his canvases with a cake-icing knife to make gutsy, large-scale works that both charm and challenge his compatriots—has followed an unusual career path. — The Economist, "Ben Quilty’s paintings depict violence, loss and “death jackets”," 9 Aug. 2019 The consensus was that five and a half was the ideal age to get a kid started on their future career path. — Luke Winkie, Vox, "From build-your-own robots to computer programming 101, STEM toys are flooding the market.," 7 Aug. 2019 Finding someone in the same industry who is on a completely different career path, Ms. Harper said, is the dream. — Nancy Coleman, New York Times, "An Onstage Wedding Brings a Broadway Happy Ending to Life," 4 Aug. 2019 There does seem to be a path for a smooth transition of power to Malzahn. — Sam Blum | Sblum@al.com, al, "The five biggest questions for Auburn entering training camp," 1 Aug. 2019 Although Americans without college degrees have been steadily squeezed out of the labor market in recent decades, a new career path beckons: working for the rich. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, "No college degree? Your best bet might be serving the rich," 31 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'path.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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path
noun
English Language Learners Definition of path
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path
noun
, ˈpäth\