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Added 9 October 2026

paved

/peɪvd/ adjective

In Latin: constrātus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about paved at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Covered in pavement; having a hard surface, as of concrete or asphalt.
Laid out or made, as intentions, desires, plans, etc.
The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.

verb

simple past and past participle of pave

Origin

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

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