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Definition of paved - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
constructioncovered with a hard surface like concrete
- The paved road made the journey smoother.
2.
figurativewell-prepared or laid out, as plans or intentions
- Her paved intentions led to a successful project.
Expressions with paved
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well-meaning but ineffective or harmful
The charity's efforts were paved with good intentions but failed to help the needy.
describes a place where wealth is easily gained
Many believed New York was a city where the streets are paved with gold.
place of great wealth and opportunity
Many immigrants believed America had streets paved with gold.
road surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or stones
The paved road led to the newly constructed bridge..
flat area covered with hard material
The paved surface was perfect for skateboarding.
Origin of paved
Latin, pavire (to beat) + -ed (past tense suffix)
Terms with paved included in their meaning
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transportation
paved way for vehicles and people
home exterior
paved outdoor area adjoining a house
dining
paved area outside a café
street walking
any paved path for pedestrians
sports
sport of running on natural paths away from paved roads
urban areas
paved path beside a road for pedestrians
garden
paved area next to a building
construction
dark paved surface used for roads, playgrounds, parking lots
automotive
paved track for testing road vehicles
construction
paved road surface made from asphalt mix with stone or sand
construction
paved with asphalt
paved
covered with flat stone pieces
paved path
paved footpath or road with setts
rock formation
natural rock area resembling a paved road
motorsport
motorcycle racing on paved roads
civil engineering
system for carrying away water that collects on ground or paved surfaces
transportation
paved path or highway
transportation
paved road or street for vehicles
construction
paved with small broken stones
acr: off-highway vehicle
vehicle designed for use off paved roads
driving
person who prefers driving on paved roads
stone roadway
paved surface, often uneven or cobbled
maya road
raised paved road built by the Maya civilization
construction
covered or paved with slabs
Examples of paved in a sentence
They walked along the paved path through the park. The paved path to success was clear to him. Their paved strategy ensured a smooth transition.
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- French:bitumé, planifié, ...
- German:gepflastert, gut vorbereitet, ...
- Italian:pavimentato, ben pianificato, ...
- Spanish:pavimentado, preparado, ...
- Portuguese:pavimentado, delineado, ...
- Chinese:铺好的, 安排妥当的, ...
- Japanese:舗装された, 整った, ...
- Arabic:مَرْصُوف, مُمهَّد, ...
- Hebrew:סָלוּל, ...
- Russian:асфальтированный, продуманный, ...
- Ukrainian:асфальтований, добре підготовлений, ...
- Hindi:पक्का, सुनियोजित, ...
Definition of pave - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
constructioncover a surface with stone or concrete
- They paved the driveway with concrete.
2.
preparationmake a process easier or smoother
- Her efforts paved the way for success.
Expressions with pave
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lead to disaster by acting with good intentions
They paved the road to hell by ignoring the warnings.
make future progress or development easier
Her research paved the way for new discoveries.
cause something to lead to very bad results
They paved the way to hell by ignoring the warnings.
Origin of pave
Latin, pavire (to beat)
Examples of pave in a sentence
They plan to pave the entire courtyard. The pilot program paved the way for wider reform. Early talks may pave a smoother path to agreement.
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- French:paver, ouvrir la voie à, ...
- German:pflastern, den Weg ebnen, ...
- Italian:pavimentare, spianare la strada, ...
- Spanish:pavimentar, allanar el camino, ...
- Portuguese:pavimentar, abrir caminho, ...
- Chinese:铺设, 铺平道路, ...
- Japanese:舗装する, 道を開く, ...
- Arabic:رَصَّفَ, مَهَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְרַצֵּף, לְהַכְשִׁיר, ...
- Russian:мостить, прокладывать путь, ...
- Ukrainian:вимостити, прокладати шлях, ...
- Hindi:पक्का करना, राह आसान करना, ...
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