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paved-road

|paved-road|

B1

🇺🇸

/peɪvd roʊd/

🇬🇧

/peɪvd rəʊd/

smooth surface road

Etymology
Etymology Information

'paved-road' originates from the combination of 'paved,' which comes from the Latin word 'pavimentum,' meaning 'a floor or pavement,' and 'road,' which comes from the Old English word 'rād,' meaning 'a riding or journey.'

Historical Evolution

'paved' changed from the Latin word 'pavimentum' to the Old French 'paver,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pave.' 'Road' evolved from the Old English 'rād' to the modern English 'road.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'paved' meant 'to cover with stones or bricks,' and 'road' meant 'a path for riding.' Over time, 'paved-road' evolved to mean a road with a hard, smooth surface.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a road that has been covered with a hard, smooth surface, typically made of asphalt or concrete.

The paved road made the journey much smoother.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42