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{
"term": "path",
"partOfSpeech": "noun",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "b1",
"image": "data/images/co/coast.png",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "a way or track that is built or is made by the action of people walking",
"sensetop": "along/down a path",
"cefr": "b1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "a dirt/gravel/concrete path"
},
{
"text": "**Follow the path** through the woods."
},
{
"text": "They walked along the cliff path to the next town.",
"contextForm": "along/down a path"
},
{
"text": "The **path led** up a steep hill."
},
{
"text": "a coastal path"
}
],
"topics": ["Gardens"],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["long", "narrow", "steep"],
"verb + path": ["follow", "take", "go along"],
"path + verb": ["go", "run", "descend"],
"preposition": ["along a/the path", "down a/the path", "up a/the path"],
"phrases": ["off the beaten path"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "a plan of action or a way of achieving something",
"sensetop": "path to somethingon a path",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "Her sister followed a different **career path**."
},
{
"text": "There is no easy path to success.",
"contextForm": "path to something"
},
{
"text": "Here are some pointers to set you on **the right path**.",
"contextForm": "on a path"
},
{
"text": "The company cannot continue on its current path."
},
{
"text": "Our country is heading down the wrong path and needs to change."
},
{
"text": "The president urged the rebels to choose the path of peace."
},
{
"text": "So many people are seeking some kind of spiritual path."
}
],
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["well-trodden", "well-worn", "clear"],
"verb + path": ["choose", "find", "follow"],
"preposition": ["on a/the path", "path of", "path to"],
"phrases": [
"cross paths (with somebody)",
"obstacles in somebody/something’s path"
]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "a line along which somebody/something moves; the space in front of somebody/something as they move",
"sensetop": "into the path of somethingout of the path of somethingin something's/somebody's path",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "Three men blocked her path."
},
{
"text": "He threw himself into the path of an oncoming vehicle.",
"contextForm": "into the path of something"
},
{
"text": "We're trying to get people out of the path of the storm.",
"contextForm": "out of the path of something"
},
{
"text": "The avalanche forced its way down the mountain, crushing everything in its path.",
"contextForm": "in something's/somebody's path"
}
],
"synonyms": "way",
"collocations": {
"adjective": ["correct", "right", "flight"],
"verb + path": ["steer", "trace", "block"],
"preposition": [
"across something’s path",
"in something’s path",
"into something’s path"
],
"phrases": ["everything in somebody’s/something’s path"]
}
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "if a lot of people beat a path to somebody’s door, they are all interested in something that person has to sell, or can do or tell them",
"examples": [
{
"text": "Top theatrical agents are beating a path to the teenager's door."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "if somebody crosses somebody’s path or their paths cross, they meet by chance",
"examples": [
{
"text": "I hope I never cross her path again."
},
{
"text": "Our paths were to cross again many years later."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "to make somebody believe something that is not true",
"labels": "(informal)",
"examples": []
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "(to choose, etc.) the easiest way of doing something",
"examples": []
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "an easy life that is full of pleasure but that causes you harm in the end",
"labels": "(literary)",
"examples": []
},
{
"senseNumber": null,
"definition": "to make it easier for somebody/something to develop or make progress",
"examples": [
{
"text": "These negotiations are intended to smooth the path to a peace treaty."
},
{
"text": "We’re trying to smooth the way for women who want to resume their careers."
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/pɑːθ/",
"audio": "pa/path/path__gb_2.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/pɑːðz/",
"audio": "pa/path/paths__gb_1.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/pæθ/",
"audio": "pa/path/path__us_1.mp3"
},
{
"pronunciation": "/pæðz/",
"audio": "pa/path/paths__us_1_rr.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": "Old English pæth, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch pad, German Pfad, of unknown ultimate origin."
}