paved

adj — 2 senses

paved

adj

/peɪvd/

Etymology From Middle English paved, ypavyd, equivalent to pave + -ed.

1

Covered in pavement; having a hard surface, as of concrete or asphalt.

2

Figuratively Laid out or made, as intentions, desires, plans, etc.

  • The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.
Synonyms
paven
Derived terms
crazy-paved, mispaved, nonpaved, the road to hell is paved with good intentions, the streets are paved with gold, unpaved

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