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Adding a path vs adding the path

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Adding a path' is used when referring to adding any path among many possible paths, while 'Adding the path' is used when referring to a specific, known path.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 747 views

Adding a path

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to adding any path among many possible paths.

This phrase is used when talking about adding a path without specifying a particular path. It indicates a general action of adding a path.

Examples:

  • When designing the garden, we are considering adding a path for visitors to walk through.
  • The software allows users to customize their projects by adding a path to the file directory.
  • Adding a path to the .bashrc file? No problem. We won't show you that ad again. Why didn't you like it? Uninteresting; Misleading; Offensive
  • You have now successfully completed adding a path to your landscape design. Completed path. Thank you for reading this guide, and please feel free to contact  ...
  • Adding a Path. The Path object is a very versatile tool that can be used for landscape paths and walkways. Similar to the Region object, a path can be curved or ...
  • Jul 15, 2012 ... Why isn't adding a path to “.profile” working? No problem. We won't show you that ad again. Why didn't you like it? Uninteresting; Misleading

Alternatives:

  • including a path
  • creating a path
  • inserting a path
  • setting up a path
  • establishing a path

adding the path

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to adding a specific, known path.

This phrase is used when talking about adding a particular path that is known or specified. It indicates a specific action of adding the path.

Examples:

  • I will be adding the path to the map that leads to the waterfall.
  • The instructions for the project include adding the path to the configuration file.
  • Dec 4, 2011 ... For me (on Mac OS X 10.9.5), adding the path name (e.g. /mypathname ) to the file /etc/paths worked very well. Before editing, echo $PATH ...
  • Sep 11, 2009 ... The modifications also mean that your note about adding the path to the front needs to be modified to say: PATH="$1${PATH:+":$PATH"}" ...
  • Sep 6, 2010 ... up vote 2 down vote. I think adding the path to /etc/environment will help.. share| improve this answer. answered Sep 8 '10 at 12:28.
  • Adding the Path for sapdbc.jar to the CLASSPATH Environment Variable Locate the document in the library structure. Use. You add the path for the sapdbc.jar ...

Alternatives:

  • including the path
  • creating the path
  • inserting the path
  • setting up the path
  • establishing the path

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