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paving Meaning & Definition

/ˈpeɪvɪŋ/

What Does Paving Mean?

As a verb, paving means present participle and gerund of pave. As a noun, it means The hard durable surface placed directly atop the ground, as on a street or sidewalk. As an adjective, it means Pertaining to the material used for pavement, or to the surface itself.

Paving: Key Facts

Part of speechverb, noun, adjective
Pronunciation/ˈpeɪvɪŋ/
Synonymspavement
Pluralpavings

Paving Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of pave

Paving as a Noun

  1. The hard durable surface placed directly atop the ground, as on a street or sidewalk.
  2. Interior pavement, as in a cathedral.

Paving as an Adjective

  1. Pertaining to the material used for pavement, or to the surface itself.

Verb

  1. To cover something with paving slabs.
  2. To cover with stone, concrete, blacktop or other solid covering, especially to aid travel.
  3. To pave the way for; to make easy and smooth.

Synonyms of Paving

Paving synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

paving

paving (countable and uncountable, plural pavings)

paving (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Paving

Frequently Asked Questions About Paving

Is paving a verb or a noun?

Paving is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.

What is another word for paving?

You can replace paving with words such as pavement. See the full list of paving synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of paving?

The plural of paving is pavings.

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