Definitions
- Referring to a hard surface on a road or street that is used for vehicles to drive on. - Talking about the surface of a public square or plaza. - Describing a hard surface in a garden or backyard.
- Referring to a paved walkway beside a road or street for pedestrians to walk on. - Talking about a path for pedestrians in a park or garden. - Describing a walkway in a shopping center or mall.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to a hard surface for walking.
- 2Both are man-made surfaces.
- 3Both are used for pedestrian traffic.
- 4Both can be found in urban areas.
- 5Both can be made of concrete or asphalt.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Pavement is typically found on roads or streets, while sidewalk is a walkway beside a road or street.
- 2Purpose: Pavement is designed for vehicular traffic, while sidewalk is designed for pedestrian traffic.
- 3Size: Pavement can be much wider than sidewalk, which is usually narrow.
- 4Accessibility: Sidewalk is more accessible to pedestrians, while pavement is not intended for pedestrian use.
- 5Usage: Pavement is used for vehicles to drive on, while sidewalk is used for people to walk on.
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Remember this!
Pavement and sidewalk are both hard surfaces designed for movement, but they differ in location, purpose, size, accessibility, and usage. Pavement is typically found on roads or streets and is designed for vehicular traffic, while sidewalk is a walkway beside a road or street and is designed for pedestrian traffic.
