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"Road" vs. "pavement": where the path diverges
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Lloyd Cooper 13/12/2024, 20:03
Lloyd Cooper 13/12/2024, 20:03English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "road" and "pavement" refer to surfaces designed for travel and are components of transportation infrastructure. They are often constructed from materials like asphalt or concrete.
What is different?
"Road" is a general term for a route or thoroughfare that allows vehicles to travel from one place to another, encompassing the entire structure including underlying layers and associated features. "Pavement" specifically refers to the hard surface layer of a road or path. In British English, "pavement" often means "sidewalk" (the pedestrian path adjacent to the road), whereas in American English, "pavement" refers to the surface of a road.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Road- The car sped down the empty road late at night.
- The construction crew worked on expanding the main road.
- We took a scenic road that led through the mountains.
- Please walk on the pavement to stay safe from traffic.
- The pavement was wet and slippery after the rain.
- He tripped on a crack in the pavement while jogging.
Difference
