Synonyms for

Paved

Verb / peɪvd / Another word for paved — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

covered with a hard surface such as concrete, asphalt, or bricks

Synonyms & similar words

unpaved pave surfaced tarmacked asphalted concreted bricked flagged cobbled tarred macadamized graveled pebbled stoned made built constructed edged lined bordered curbed marked

Synonyms by register

Formal

surfaced prepared constructed

Informal

done ready set

Literary

trodden beaten

Antonyms

unmade unprepared rough uneven natural unimproved

Common collocations

  • paved road
  • paved street
  • paved path
  • paved driveway
  • paved surface
  • paved way
  • paved area

Word family

noun pavement
verb pave
adjective paved
adverb pavedly

Usage note

As a past participle, 'paved' often describes a surface that has been covered with a hard material. It can also be used figuratively to mean prepared or made easy.

Example sentences

  1. The highway was paved with concrete.
  2. The parking lot was paved with asphalt.
  3. The sidewalk was paved with bricks.
  4. The backyard was paved with stones.
  5. The driveway was paved with gravel.

Quotes

  • Life is paved with opportunities to express love and kindness.
  • Success is not paved with gold, but rather with hard work and determination.
  • The path to happiness is not always paved with smiles, but it is worth the journey.

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