Paved: meaning, definitions and examples

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paved

 

[ peษชvd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

road surface

Paved refers to a surface that has been covered with a hard material, typically asphalt or concrete, to create a smooth and durable pathway. This term is often used in relation to roads, driveways, and other areas where a solid ground is required for driving or walking.

Synonyms

sealed, surfaced, tarmacked

Examples of usage

  • The paved road led us to the scenic viewpoint.
  • The city plans to repave the old streets.
  • Paved paths are safer for cyclists.
  • After the rain, the paved surface dried quickly.

Translations

Translations of the word "paved" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pavimentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค•เฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gepflastert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipaving

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะบั€ะธั‚ะธะน ะฐัั„ะฐะปัŒั‚ะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ utwardzony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ˆ—่ฃ…ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pavรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pavimentado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaplanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ์žฅ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุจุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poloลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poloลพenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“บ็ Œ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paviran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pavimented

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัั„ะฐะปัŒั‚ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pavilyas

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pavimentado

Etymology

The term 'paved' originates from the Middle English word 'paven', which is derived from the Old French 'paver'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin 'pavire', meaning to beat or to cover with a hard surface. The evolution of the word reflects the historical practices of constructing durable surfaces for roads, which became increasingly important as transportation and trade expanded. The concept of paving dates back to ancient civilizations, where stone and gravel were used to create stable paths. Over time, modern materials such as asphalt and concrete were developed, leading to the widespread and efficient paving of roads, streets, and walkways in contemporary urban planning.

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