paved
/peɪvd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Covered in pavement; having a hard surface, as of concrete or asphalt.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Laid out or made, as intentions, desires, plans, etc.
Adjective
Examples
The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “paved” mean?
Covered in pavement; having a hard surface, as of concrete or asphalt.
Is “paved” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.