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pave vs surface

surface vs pave

pave and surface both are nouns.

pave is not an adjective while surface is an adjective.

pave and surface both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pave Yes No Yes No
surface Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, surface is a hypernym of pave; that is, surface is a word with a broader meaning than pave:
  • pave: cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic
  • surface: put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
Other hypernyms of pave include coat.
pave (noun) surface (noun)
a setting with precious stones so closely set that no metal shows the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something
information that has become public
the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
the outermost level of the land or sea
pave (adjective) surface (adjective)
on the surface
pave (verb) surface (verb)
cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic appear or become visible; make a showing
put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
come to the surface
Difference between pave and surface

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