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"Route" and "path": navigating through language

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 05/10/2024, 15:12
English.me team member
Route and path. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "route" and "path" refer to a way or course taken to reach a destination. They can both describe physical or metaphorical passages.

What is different?

A "route" often refers to a planned or fixed course, typically used in the context of transportation or travel. A "path" usually implies a more informal or natural way, often found in nature or created by usage.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for route) and path

Examples of usage

Route
  • The bus takes a different route during the weekend.
  • He planned the route carefully before starting the road trip.
  • This hiking route offers stunning views of the valley.
Path
  • We followed a narrow path through the forest.
  • She chose a path in life focused on helping others.
  • There's a well-trodden path that leads to the river.

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