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Pathway Definition: Career Routes & Walking Paths (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：route to achieve (pathway)

pathway 🔊

/ˈpæθˌweɪ/

A way to achieve something or go from one state to another; a series of steps or a process.

Pathway diagram showing career routes from start to goal

route to achieve 🔊

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/ruːt tuː əˈtʃiːv/

A method, series of steps, or process that leads to a particular goal, outcome, or position.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of Old English 'pæþ' (path) and 'weg' (way), literally meaning 'a path way'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a 'path' and a 'way' walking together: a clear, designated route you can follow.

📖 Example

Volunteering can be a great pathway into the film industry for young people without formal training. 🔊 Volunteering can be a great pathway into the film industry for young people without formal training.

🔗 Collocations

pathway to success – a route or method that leads to achieving success

career pathway – a planned sequence of jobs or educational steps that progress toward a long-term career

pathway program – a structured course of study or training that prepares students for more advanced education

🔄 Synonyms

route (n.) – A way or course taken to get from a starting point to a destination, often used for abstract journeys.

channel (n.) – A medium or system through which something (e.g., information, progress) is directed.

avenue (n.) – A means of access or approach, especially toward a goal.

🚫 Antonyms

dead end (n.) – A situation or route that offers no hope of progress or escape.

obstacle (n.) – Something that blocks or hinders progress.

barrier (n.) – A circumstance or object that prevents movement or access.

🌱 Derivatives

pathways (n.) – multiple routes or methods

path (n.) – a physical or conceptual trail

way (n.) – a method, manner, or road

📖 Cultural Story

First recorded in Old English as 'pæþweg'. In modern usage, 'pathway' often appears in educational and career contexts (e.g., 'pathway to college') to describe structured routes.

Meaning 2：walking track (pathway)

pathway 🔊

/ˈpæθˌweɪ/

A track for walking on, often in a garden or park, or between buildings.

walking track 🔊

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/ˈwɔːkɪŋ træk/

A physical track or route designed for walking, often in parks, gardens, or between structures.

📁 Category：Buildings & Places 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

We followed the winding brick pathway through the botanical garden, enjoying the flowers on both sides. 🔊 We followed the winding brick pathway through the botanical garden, enjoying the flowers on both sides.

🔗 Collocations

garden pathway – a designed route through a garden, often made of stone, gravel, or brick

brick pathway – a walkway paved with bricks

winding pathway – a path that curves and turns instead of going straight

🔄 Synonyms

walkway (n.) – A passage or path for walking, especially one that is paved or clearly defined.

lane (n.) – A narrow road or path, often in a rural or park setting.

trail (n.) – A rough path through countryside or wilderness, often unpaved.

🚫 Antonyms

road (n.) – A wide, paved way for vehicles, not typically for pedestrians.

highway (n.) – A major public road, usually for fast traffic, not suitable for walking.

desert (n.) – An arid region with no clear paths or routes.

🌱 Derivatives

path (n.) – a route or track for walking

pathways (n.) – multiple walking routes

way (n.) – a road or track