pathway
word
Definition
A pathway is a small road, track, or route used for walking; it can also mean a method or process leading to a result.
Usage & Nuances
'Pathway' is more formal than 'path' and often used in academic, scientific, and career contexts (e.g., 'career pathway'). It can refer to literal walkways or metaphorical routes for processes or developments.
Spanish: camino - vía - senderoPortuguese (BR): caminho - via - trilhaPortuguese (PT): caminho - via - trilhoChinese (Simplified): 小路 - 通道 - 路径Chinese (Traditional): 小路 - 通道 - 路徑Hindi: मार्ग - रास्ताArabic: مسار - طريقBengali: পথ - পথচলা (আকাঙ্ক্ষিত ফলাফলে পৌঁছানোর উপায়)Russian: дорожка - путь (метафорически)Japanese: 小道 - 進路（比喩的）Vietnamese: lối đi - con đường (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 산책로 - 경로 (비유적)Turkish: yol - güzergâh (metaforik)Urdu: راستہ - طریقہ (مجازی)Indonesian: jalur - jalan setapak - cara (kiasan)
Example Sentences
There is a pathway through the park.
basic
Follow the pathway to reach the lake.
basic
Education is a pathway to success.
basic
He chose a different pathway in his career and became a chef.
natural
This medical treatment offers a new pathway for healing.
natural
The garden's stone pathway is really beautiful in spring.
natural