Definition

The material or process used to create a hard surface for roads, walkways, or other areas.

Example

The workers are busy with the paving of the new road.

Conversation

Have you seen the new paving they did on our street?

Yeah, it looks really smooth and nice now!

I heard they used a special material for the paving.

That makes sense; it definitely improves the whole area.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Paving** → It is formed from "pave" (from Old French *paver*, meaning to cover with a hard surface) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "paving" refers to the action or process of covering a surface with a hard material, typically for roads or walkways.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'covering' a surface with a hard material — that's what paving means.

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