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- US Pronunciation
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- [leed doun stressed th ee gahr-dn path, pahth]
- /lid daʊn stressed ði ˈgɑr dn pæθ, pɑθ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [leed doun stressed th ee gahr-dn path, pahth]
- /lid daʊn stressed ði ˈgɑr dn pæθ, pɑθ/
Definitions of lead down the garden path words
- noun lead down the garden path a plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated. 1
- noun lead down the garden path a piece of ground or other space, commonly with ornamental plants, trees, etc., used as a park or other public recreation area: a public garden. 1
- noun lead down the garden path a fertile and delightful spot or region. 1
- noun lead down the garden path British. yard2 (def 1). 1
- adjective lead down the garden path pertaining to, produced in, or suitable for cultivation or use in a garden: fresh garden vegetables; garden furniture. 1
- adjective lead down the garden path garden-variety. 1
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Origin of lead down the garden path
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English gardin < Old North French gardin, Old French jardin < Germanic; compare Old High German gartin-, German Garten, yard2
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Parts of speech for Lead down the garden path
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lead down the garden path popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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