Path Somebody/Something Make Noun Bre Pɑːθ Pæθ Concrete

• a concrete path
• the garden path
• follow the path through the woods.
• to walk along a path

path

1. a way or track that is built or is made by the action of people walking
• see also footpath
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• a concrete path
• the garden path
• Follow the path through the woods.
• to walk along a path
• The path led up a steep hill.
• a coastal path
2. a line along which somebody/something moves; the space in front of somebody/something as they move
• synonym way
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• He threw himself into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
• The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path.
• Three men blocked her path.
3. a plan of action or a way of achieving something
• a career path
• the path to success
4. if a lot of people beat a path to somebody’s door, they are all interested in something that person has to sell, or can do or tell them
• Top theatrical agents are beating a path to the teenager's door.
5. if somebody crosses somebody’s path or their paths cross, they meet by chance
• I hope I never cross her path again.
• Our paths were to cross again many years later.
6. to make somebody believe something which is not true
7. an easy life that is full of pleasure but that causes you harm in the end
8. to make it easier for somebody/something to develop or make progress
• These negotiations are intended to smooth the path to a peace treaty.
• We’re trying to smooth the way for women who want to resume their careers.

Word Origin

• Old English pæth, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch pad, German Pfad, of unknown ultimate origin.