CEFR B1

paved

adjective

Meaning

Covered with a firm, level surface of concrete, asphalt, stone, or brick to make a path or road suitable for travel.

Examples

The city recently paved the narrow alley behind our apartment building.
We walked along the paved path that winds through the botanical garden.

Synonyms: surfaced, covered, tarmacked, cobbled

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paved (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /peɪvd/

Definition

Covered with a firm, level surface of concrete, asphalt, stone, or brick to make a path or road suitable for travel.

Examples

The city recently paved the narrow alley behind our apartment building.
We walked along the paved path that winds through the botanical garden.
Most of the streets in the historical district are paved with original cobblestones.

How to Use paved

paved with (prepositional phrase): specifying the material used for the surface — "The courtyard was paved with beautiful red bricks."
pave the way for (idiom): to make future progress possible — "This agreement will pave the way for future cooperation."

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