Path
noun
A way or track that people walk along.
I followed a narrow path through the woods.
Often appears as...
- narrow path
- garden path
noun
The direction that something or someone moves along.
The hurricane is on a path directly towards us.
Often appears as...
- direct path
- path of travel
noun
A way of life, conduct, or thought.
She's chosen a difficult path in life.
Often appears as...
- difficult path
- path of life
noun
In computing, a sequence of commands or a link between points.
Adjust the file path to redirect it to the correct folder.
Often appears as...
- file path
- path of commands
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Technical
noun
A way or track that people walk along.
I followed a narrow path through the woods.
Often appears as...
- narrow path
- garden path
noun
The direction that something or someone moves along.
The hurricane is on a path directly towards us.
Often appears as...
- direct path
- path of travel
noun
A way of life, conduct, or thought.
She's chosen a difficult path in life.
Often appears as...
- difficult path
- path of life
noun
In computing, a sequence of commands or a link between points.
Adjust the file path to redirect it to the correct folder.
Often appears as...
- file path
- path of commands
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Specific Locations
Use 'path' to refer to lanes in specific places like woods, parks, or gardens.
The stone path led us to a hidden gazebo.
Pro Tip 2/3Walking Focus
'Path' suggests a space intended for walking, rather than driving or cycling.
Cyclists should avoid using the walking path.
Pro Tip 3/3Man-Made
Paths are often man-made or intentionally cleared, unlike random routes through nature.
They cleared a path through the overgrowth.
Pro Tip 1/3Specific Locations
Use 'path' to refer to lanes in specific places like woods, parks, or gardens.
The stone path led us to a hidden gazebo.
Pro Tip 2/3Walking Focus
'Path' suggests a space intended for walking, rather than driving or cycling.
Cyclists should avoid using the walking path.
Pro Tip 3/3Man-Made
Paths are often man-made or intentionally cleared, unlike random routes through nature.
They cleared a path through the overgrowth.
Pro Tip 1/3Specific Locations
Use 'path' to refer to lanes in specific places like woods, parks, or gardens.
The stone path led us to a hidden gazebo.
Pro Tip 2/3Walking Focus
'Path' suggests a space intended for walking, rather than driving or cycling.
Cyclists should avoid using the walking path.
Pro Tip 3/3Man-Made
Paths are often man-made or intentionally cleared, unlike random routes through nature.
They cleared a path through the overgrowth.
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Can you solve the temple...
but all you need is reliable evidence about three of the four paths. The fourth you can figure out using the process of elimination. Of course, none of this matters if you're lucky enough to find the exit yourself, but otherwise, putting everything together leaves you with three possibilities. If each group gives a consistent answer,
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Can you solve...
It may look like a lot of information, but there's a clear logical path to the solution. Solving the puzzle will be a lot like Sudoku, so you may find it helpful to organize your information in a grid, like this. Pause the video on the following screen to examine your clues and solve the riddle.
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How sugar affects the...
and, in our case, sweet. From here, the signal activates the brain's reward system. This reward system is a series of electrical and chemical pathways across several different regions of the brain. It's a complicated network, but it helps answer a single, subconscious should I do that again?
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Exploring the Bay of...
In my family there's four generations who have all guided, we have become kaitiaki or guardians, of all the areas, so it’s our responsibility to take care of our whenua, to take care of our land. When I’m walking along this pathway here, I’m walking along the same path as my ancestors
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5 ways to kill your...
of everything you've done in your life through that moment. Believe someone else has the answers for you. Constantly, people want to help out, right? All sorts of your family, your friends, your business partners, they all have opinions on which path you should
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What is bipolar...
Healthy brains maintain strong connections between neurons thanks to the brain's continuous efforts to prune itself and remove unused or faulty neural connections. This process is important because our neural pathways serve as a map for everything we do.
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A message of peace, hope...
on a path and I was definitely looking and if if I was sincere at all about what I wrote it meant that if I found something I'd have to grab it otherwise I'd be a hypocrite to myself and to others and that would be a bad example so I felt an
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Can you solve the virus...
opposite corners are the same color, so it's impossible to start and end a Hamiltonian path on opposite corners. It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception.
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Just How BIG are...
I want to see for myself why elephant seals have become super giants. It's important to respect their personal space. Elephant seals rarely cross paths with people.
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Who were the Vestal...
Her own path was paved by the death of another, and her life could be taken just as easily for something as simple as a flame going out.
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Can you solve the temple...
but all you need is reliable evidence about three of the four paths. The fourth you can figure out using the process of elimination. Of course, none of this matters if you're lucky enough to find the exit yourself, but otherwise, putting everything together leaves you with three possibilities. If each group gives a consistent answer,
Video examples
Can you solve...
It may look like a lot of information, but there's a clear logical path to the solution. Solving the puzzle will be a lot like Sudoku, so you may find it helpful to organize your information in a grid, like this. Pause the video on the following screen to examine your clues and solve the riddle.
Video examples
How sugar affects the...
and, in our case, sweet. From here, the signal activates the brain's reward system. This reward system is a series of electrical and chemical pathways across several different regions of the brain. It's a complicated network, but it helps answer a single, subconscious should I do that again?
Video examples
Exploring the Bay of...
In my family there's four generations who have all guided, we have become kaitiaki or guardians, of all the areas, so it’s our responsibility to take care of our whenua, to take care of our land. When I’m walking along this pathway here, I’m walking along the same path as my ancestors
Video examples
5 ways to kill your...
of everything you've done in your life through that moment. Believe someone else has the answers for you. Constantly, people want to help out, right? All sorts of your family, your friends, your business partners, they all have opinions on which path you should
Video examples
What is bipolar...
Healthy brains maintain strong connections between neurons thanks to the brain's continuous efforts to prune itself and remove unused or faulty neural connections. This process is important because our neural pathways serve as a map for everything we do.
Video examples
A message of peace, hope...
on a path and I was definitely looking and if if I was sincere at all about what I wrote it meant that if I found something I'd have to grab it otherwise I'd be a hypocrite to myself and to others and that would be a bad example so I felt an
Video examples
Can you solve the virus...
opposite corners are the same color, so it's impossible to start and end a Hamiltonian path on opposite corners. It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception.
Video examples
Just How BIG are...
I want to see for myself why elephant seals have become super giants. It's important to respect their personal space. Elephant seals rarely cross paths with people.
Video examples
Who were the Vestal...
Her own path was paved by the death of another, and her life could be taken just as easily for something as simple as a flame going out.
Example 1 of 10
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Luis Suarez
Uruguayan Athlete
I think all the bad things I have been through are in the past. I believe I am on the right path now, dealing with the people who can help me, the right kind of people.
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George W. Bush
American President
America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I'm very aware and very conscious of the path I chose in life, and very aware of the path I didn't choose.
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Winston Duke
Actor
I feel I'm following my path. I'm living my truth, and my path is storytelling.
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Diana Penty
Indian Model
It's my life and I prefer choosing my path. I don't follow anyone else.
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Konnie Huq
British Celebrity
Getting the spot of 'Blue Peter' changed the path of my life.
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Tae Yoo
American Businesswoman
With advances in technology come new in-demand career paths.
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Peter Brook
British Producer
I have great respect for Brecht, but his path is not mine.
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Amar'e Stoudemire
American Athlete
I prefer the path of peace over war.
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Joey Jordison
American Musician
Life takes you down weird paths.
Quote examples
Luis Suarez
Uruguayan Athlete
I think all the bad things I have been through are in the past. I believe I am on the right path now, dealing with the people who can help me, the right kind of people.
Quote examples
George W. Bush
American President
America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life.
Quote examples
Taylor Swift
American Singer
I'm very aware and very conscious of the path I chose in life, and very aware of the path I didn't choose.
Quote examples
Winston Duke
Actor
I feel I'm following my path. I'm living my truth, and my path is storytelling.
Quote examples
Diana Penty
Indian Model
It's my life and I prefer choosing my path. I don't follow anyone else.
Quote examples
Konnie Huq
British Celebrity
Getting the spot of 'Blue Peter' changed the path of my life.
Quote examples
Tae Yoo
American Businesswoman
With advances in technology come new in-demand career paths.
Quote examples
Peter Brook
British Producer
I have great respect for Brecht, but his path is not mine.
Quote examples
Amar'e Stoudemire
American Athlete
I prefer the path of peace over war.
Quote examples
Joey Jordison
American Musician
Life takes you down weird paths.
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