Path: meaning, definitions and examples

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path

 

[ pæθ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

file system

A route or track between one place and another, or the direction in which something is moving.

Synonyms

course, route, trail, way

Examples of usage

  • The path to success is often long and challenging.
  • She followed the path through the forest to reach the lake.
  • The hikers walked along the path that led to the mountain summit.
Context #2 | Noun

computing

The location of a file or directory in a file system.

Synonyms

address, directory, location

Examples of usage

  • You can find the file in the specified path.
  • Make sure to set the correct path for the program to run smoothly.
Context #3 | Verb

general

To make or establish a path.

Synonyms

create, establish, pave

Examples of usage

  • The gardener paths the garden with beautiful flowers.
  • She carefully paths her way through the crowded market.

Translations

Translations of the word "path" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caminho

🇮🇳 पथ

🇩🇪 Weg

🇮🇩 jalan

🇺🇦 шлях

🇵🇱 ścieżka

🇯🇵 道 (みち, michi)

🇫🇷 chemin

🇪🇸 camino

🇹🇷 yol

🇰🇷 길 (gil)

🇸🇦 طريق

🇨🇿 cesta

🇸🇰 cesta

🇨🇳 路径 (lùjìng)

🇸🇮 pot

🇮🇸 leið

🇰🇿 жол

🇬🇪 ბილიკი

🇦🇿 yol

🇲🇽 camino

Etymology

The word 'path' originated from Middle English 'path', from Old English 'pæþ', meaning 'a way beaten or trodden by the feet of men or beasts'. It has been used to describe routes, tracks, or directions since the 13th century. Over time, 'path' has evolved to also refer to computing locations and establishing routes.

See also: antipathy, apathy, empath, pathetic, pathfinder, pathogen, pathogenicity, pathway.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,642, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.