pave
2 antonyms for pave — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To cover a surface such as a road or path with a hard material like concrete, stone, or asphalt.
Antonyms
How to use pave
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pave the way
pave a road
a paved surface
Etymology
From Old French paver, tracing back to a Vulgar Latin word meaning "to beat down" or "ram" — describing how early road surfaces were compacted.
Full origin of pave →Frequently asked questions
What does “pave” mean?
The word “pave” means to cover a surface such as a road or path with a hard material like concrete, stone, or asphalt. In plain terms, to lay a hard surface, or figuratively, to set things up so something else can happen easily.
How do you pronounce “pave”?
“Pave” is pronounced payv (/peɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “pave” in a sentence?
Here is “pave” used in a sentence: “The council paved the old dirt track so cyclists could use it.”
What part of speech is “pave”?
“Pave” is a verb.
Where does the word “pave” come from?
The word “pave” comes from Vulgar Latin. From Old French paver, tracing back to a Vulgar Latin word meaning "to beat down" or "ram" — describing how early road surfaces were compacted.
Is “pave” a common word?
“Pave” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “pave” have?
“Pave” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to cover a surface such as a road or path with a hard material like concrete, stone, or asphalt.
