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pave

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /peɪv/

Forms: paving, paved

pave means: To cover a road or path with a hard, flat surface.

verb

COVER ROADB2

To cover a road or path with a hard, flat surface.

  • They will pave the road next month.
  • We paved our garden path with bricks.
  • Has the council paved that muddy lane yet?

How to use it: pave something with something (They paved the courtyard with flat stones.)

Similar words: surface

Common phrases: pave a road, pave a path, pave with stones

Questions about pave

What does pave mean?

To cover a road or path with a hard, flat surface.

What is pave in other languages?

Türkçe: döşemek · Español: pavimentar · Français: paver · Deutsch: pflastern · Italiano: pavimentare · 日本語: 舗装する

How do you pronounce pave?

It is pronounced /peɪv/.

How do you use pave in a sentence?

They will pave the road next month. We paved our garden path with bricks.

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