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Rain made the pavement shine.
What does Pavement mean?
Pavement is a hard surface for walking or driving.
Dictionary definition
A hard surface on a road, path, or sidewalk that people or vehicles use.
Example sentences
Pavement in a sentence
medium
The chalk drawing covered part of the pavement.
hard
Smooth pavement makes it easier for bikes, strollers, and wheelchairs to move safely.
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What does pavement mean?
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Which phrase contrasts with pavement?
A dirt path is not paved like pavement.
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WordPavement.
Partnoun.
MeaningPavement is a hard surface for walking or driving.
ExampleExample: Rain made the pavement shine.
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- Syllables
- payv · muhnt
- Strongest beat
- payv
- Ending
- muhnt
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- Put a little extra energy on payv.
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Synonyms
Words like Pavement
sidewalkA paved path for people walking.
road surfaceThe hard top layer of a road.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dirt pathA route without a hard paved surface.
grassA soft plant-covered surface.
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Word family
Pavement word family
Base word
pavement
adjective
paved
Covered with a hard surface.
verb
pave
To cover a road or path with a hard surface.
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