Paved

Pronunciation: /peɪvd/

Definitions of paved

verb to cover a surface with a hard, flat material such as concrete or asphalt

Example Sentences

A1 The workers paved the road with asphalt.

A2 She paved the way for women in leadership roles.

B1 The government paved the streets in the neighborhood to improve accessibility.

B2 The company paved a new path for sustainable business practices in the industry.

C1 His innovative ideas paved the path to success for the company.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research paved the way for future discoveries in the field.

Examples of paved in a Sentence

formal The city council decided to invest in paved roads to improve the infrastructure.

informal I love riding my bike on freshly paved roads.

slang The new skate park has some really smooth paved areas to ride on.

figurative Her dedication and hard work paved the way for her success.

Grammatical Forms of paved

• past tense: paved
• plural: paved
• comparative: more paved
• superlative: most paved
• present tense: pave
• future tense: will pave
• perfect tense: have paved
• continuous tense: is paving
• singular: paved
• positive degree: paved
• infinitive: to pave
• gerund: paving
• participle: paving

Origin and Evolution of paved

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'paved' originated from the Middle English word 'paven' which came from the Old French word 'paver' meaning to pave or cover with stones.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'paved' has evolved to refer to any surface covered or laid with a hard material such as stones, bricks, or concrete to create a smooth and durable pathway.