CEFR C1

pathway

noun

Meaning

A narrow path or track, especially one made by the passage of people or animals, or a course of action or series of events that leads towards a particular result.

Examples

A well-worn pathway led from the village to the old church.
Scientists are exploring new pathways for treating the disease.

Synonyms: route, trail, course, avenue

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pathway (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːθweɪ/

Definition

A narrow path or track, especially one made by the passage of people or animals, or a course of action or series of events that leads towards a particular result.

Examples

A well-worn pathway led from the village to the old church.
Scientists are exploring new pathways for treating the disease.
The financial crisis created a difficult pathway to economic recovery.

How to Use pathway

pathway to (prepositional phrase): Indicates the direction or ultimate goal of a path or course of action. — "This research offers a promising pathway to a cure."
follow a pathway (collocation): To proceed along a path or course of action. — "He chose to follow a pathway of academic study."
create a pathway (collocation): To establish or make a way or course. — "The new policy aims to create a pathway for small businesses to expand."

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