path
noun /pɑːθ/
/pæθ/
(plural paths
Idioms /pɑːðz/
/pæðz/
)
enlarge imagea way or track that is built or is made by the action of people walking- a dirt/gravel/concrete path
- Follow the path through the woods.
- along/down a path They walked along the cliff path to the next town.
- The path led up a steep hill.
- a coastal path
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- long
- narrow
- steep
- …
- follow
- take
- go along
- …
- go
- run
- descend
- …
- along a/the path
- down a/the path
- up a/the path
- …
- off the beaten path
- a plan of action or a way of achieving something synonym pathway (2)
- Her sister followed a different career path.
- path to something There is no easy path to success.
- on a path Here are some pointers to set you on the right path.
- The company cannot continue on its current path.
Extra Examples- Our country is heading down the wrong path and needs to change.
- The president urged the rebels to choose the path of peace.
- So many people are seeking some kind of spiritual path.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- well-trodden
- well-worn
- clear
- …
- choose
- find
- follow
- …
- on a/the path
- path of
- path to
- …
- cross paths (with somebody)
- obstacles in somebody/something’s path
- [usually singular] a line along which somebody/something moves; the space in front of somebody/something as they move synonym way
- Three men blocked her path.
- into the path of something He threw himself into the path of an oncoming vehicle.
- out of the path of something We're trying to get people out of the path of the storm.
- in something's/somebody's path The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- correct
- right
- flight
- …
- steer
- trace
- block
- …
- across something’s path
- in something’s path
- into something’s path
- …
- everything in somebody’s/something’s path
Word OriginOld English pæth, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch pad, German Pfad, of unknown ultimate origin.
Idioms
beat a path to somebody’s door
- 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.
cross somebody’s path | people’s paths cross
- 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.
lead somebody up/down the garden path
- (informal) to make somebody believe something that is not true
(choose, follow, take, etc.) the line/path of least resistance
- (to choose, etc.) the easiest way of doing something
the primrose path
- (literary) an easy life that is full of pleasure but that causes you harm in the end
smooth the path/way
- 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.