American English
/pʰæθ/
One syllable.
a way for people to walk from one place to another, especially in a natural area
Practice out louda way for people to walk from one place to another, especially in a natural area
We followed a narrow path through the woods.
This path leads to the lake.
narrow path · forest path · walking path · dirt path
follow + a/the + path
walk along + a/the + path
the line or direction that a person or thing follows while moving
The hurricane changed its path.
The goalkeeper watched the path of the ball.
path of a storm · path of a ball · flight path · path of destruction
the path of + a/the + noun
change + one's/the + path
a way of moving toward a goal or developing in life or work
She chose a different path after college.
Training opened a path to a better job.
career path · path to success · new path · clear path forward
follow + a/the + path to + noun
choose + a/the + path
to meet someone by chance
We crossed paths at a conference.
to be doing things that are likely to lead to a good result
With this plan, we're on the right path.
the easiest way to avoid difficulty
He chose the path of least resistance.