Definition

To cover a surface, usually a road or path, with a new layer of material, such as asphalt or concrete, to make it smooth and usable again.

Example

The city plans to repave the main road next summer to improve driving conditions.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they're going to repave our street next week?

Really? That’s good news; it’s been a mess for ages.

I know, right? I can't wait to see how smooth it will be after they repave it.

Yeah, it'll make driving so much nicer!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repave → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "pave" (from Old French *paver*, meaning to cover with a surface). The word "repave" means to cover a surface again, typically referring to roads or pathways.

Memory Tip

Think of 'doing it again' ('re-') to 'cover' ('pave') a surface — that's why repave means to cover a surface again.

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