path
13 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of PATH
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a
:
a track that is made by people or animals walking over the ground
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We followed a winding path through the woods.
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a steep mountain path
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The path led down the hill.
b
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a track that is specially made for people to walk or ride on
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see also bridle path
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a bike path
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a paved path
2
:
the area in front of someone or something that is moving
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see also flight path
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The car skidded into the path of an oncoming truck.
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The fire destroyed everything in its path.
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The cars moved aside to clear a path for the ambulance.
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He tried to leave but one of the guards blocked his path.
3
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a way of living or proceeding that leads to something
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see also primrose path at primrose
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the path to peace/success
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They are heading down a dangerous path that could lead to war.
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Their older children all became doctors, but their youngest son chose/followed a different (career) path.
