paths
word · lemma: path
/ˈpæðz/
pathz
/pˈɑːθs/
pahths
Definition
Paths are narrow ways or routes that people or animals use to walk from one place to another. The word can also mean choices or directions you can take in life or work.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to small walkways outdoors, but also used metaphorically (e.g., 'career paths'). Collocates with 'follow', 'cross', 'choose'. 'Paths' is the plural; use singular 'path' for one way only.
Spanish: caminos - senderosPortuguese (BR): caminhos - trilhasPortuguese (PT): caminhos - trilhosChinese (Simplified): 小路 - 路径Chinese (Traditional): 小徑 - 路徑Hindi: पथों - रास्तेArabic: مسارات - طرقBengali: পথসমূহ - রাস্তা (জীবনের বা সিদ্ধান্তের)Russian: тропинки - пути (жизненный путь)Japanese: 小道 - 道（比喩的な意味）Vietnamese: đường mòn - con đường (nghĩa bóng về cuộc sống)Korean: 오솔길 - 길 (비유적으로는 인생의 길)Turkish: patikalar - yollar (hayat veya seçim anlamında)Urdu: راستے - راہیں (زندگی کی یا فیصلوں کی)Indonesian: jalur - jalan setapak - jalur (makna kehidupan)
Example Sentences
Our paths crossed again after many years apart.
natural
There are many paths you can take in your career.
natural
All the hiking paths are clearly marked on the map.
natural
We followed different paths to reach the river.
basic
The park has three walking paths.
basic
There are many paths in the forest.
basic