A path out (4)

I believe the answer is:

away

'out' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'a path' is the wordplay.
'path' becomes 'way' (synonyms).
'a'+'way'='AWAY'

(Other definitions for away that I've seen before include "On holiday" , "football result!" , "Elsewhere" , "SECOND PART OF 18" , "and 9: Christmas carol" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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