Paved
/peɪvd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo cover a surface with a material like asphalt, concrete, or bricks.
/peɪvd/
To cover a surface with a material like asphalt, concrete, or bricks to make it suitable for walking or driving on.
The workers paved the driveway with concrete.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're making a smooth road or path by covering it with something like bricks or asphalt. It's like giving a surface a makeover so it's easy to walk or drive on. For example, the workers paved the sidewalk to make it easier for people to stroll.
👶 For kids: Making a path or road smooth by putting stuff on it like stones or cement.
More Examples
The old cobblestone streets were paved over with asphalt.
The team paved the way for a new park with their fundraising efforts.
How It's Used
"The city paved the road with asphalt."
"The project paved the way for a new cycle path."
To cover a surface with a hard material to create a usable road or path.
/peɪvd/
To make a road or path ready to use by covering the ground with a hard surface.
The construction workers paved the street with asphalt.
💡 Simply: Paving is like giving a road or path a makeover, making it smooth and easy to use. Think of it like laying bricks or asphalt to make the surface better to walk or drive on. For instance, the construction crew paved the damaged road.
👶 For kids: Making a path or road ready by putting stuff on it.
More Examples
They paved the path leading to the new school building.
The new development paved a lot of roads.
How It's Used
"The city has paved new roads to improve traffic flow."
"The Romans were known for their skills to pave highways."
Idioms & expressions
Pave the way
To make it possible or easier for something to happen.
"Her groundbreaking research paved the way for new treatments."
From Middle English *paven, past participle of paven (to pave), from Old French paver (to pave), from Latin pavīre (to beat, ram down), related to pavīmentum (pavement).
Historically used to describe road construction and the creation of walkways, particularly with stone or brick.
Memory tip
Think of a path laid with stones.