pathway — a track or route along which someone or something can travel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a track or route along which someone or something can travel
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpæθˌweɪ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always said the pathway to my heart goes through my stomach.
- The pathway to becoming a K-pop star is paved with endless dance practice and vocal training.
- He took the scenic pathway home and arrived three hours late for dinner.
pathway
NOUN[/ˈpæθˌweɪ/]
a track or route along which someone or something can travel
A stone pathway led visitors through the beautiful garden.
Education opened a new pathway to a successful career. (🛤️ Route + 🎯 Destination → Pathway)
The pathway led to a gateway, which opened onto a busy highway.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pathway emerged in Middle English during the 14th century as a compound of path and way. Originally denoting the direction or course of a route, the term gradually expanded to encompass both physical passageways and abstract processes or sequences.
Breakdown
path (from Old English paed, meaning trodden way or track) + way (from Old English weg, meaning direction or passage). The compound combines these elements to denote a course or route, whether literal or figurative.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother always said the pathway to my heart goes through my stomach.”
“The pathway to becoming a K-pop star is paved with endless dance practice and vocal training.”
“He took the scenic pathway home and arrived three hours late for dinner.”
“The university offers various pathways for international students to improve their English.”
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