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paved

pa·ved

UK/peɪvd/ US/ˈpeɪvd/ uncommon

adjective

1.

covered with a firm surface

Antonyms

Origin

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

Phrases

  • the road to hell is paved with good intentions
  • the streets are paved with gold

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