The Opposite(Antonym) of “unpaved”
The antonyms of unpaved are paved and surfaced. These words describe the condition of a road, path, or area. Paved and surfaced imply that the road or path has been covered with a hard, smooth material, while unpaved means that it is not covered with such material.
Definitions and Examples of paved, surfaced
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Covered with a hard, smooth surface, such as concrete, asphalt, or bricks.
Example
The main street in the city center is paved with cobblestones.
Covered with a layer of material that provides a hard, smooth surface, such as tarmac or gravel.
Example
The parking lot was recently surfaced with a layer of asphalt.
Key Differences: paved vs surfaced
- 1Paved refers to a surface that is covered with a hard material like concrete, asphalt, or bricks.
- 2Surfaced refers to a surface that is covered with a layer of material that provides a hard, smooth surface, such as tarmac or gravel.
- 3Unpaved refers to a surface that is not covered with any hard, smooth material.
Effective Usage of paved, surfaced
- 1Travel: Use these words to describe the condition of roads or paths when giving directions or planning a trip.
- 2Construction: Use these words to describe the type of surface that needs to be installed or repaired.
- 3Nature: Use these words to describe the condition of hiking trails or natural paths.
Remember this!
The antonyms paved and surfaced describe a hard, smooth surface, while unpaved means that there is no such surface. Use these words to describe the condition of roads, paths, or areas when traveling, planning construction projects, or exploring nature.
