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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Sidewalk VS pavement
What is the difference between sidewalk and pavement?
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In relation to the street, the sidewalk is for walking and is situated along the sides of a street which allows vehicular traffic. It may be paved or unpaved. Sidewalks are sometimes provided in parks, where vehicles are not permitted.
- In relation to the street, the sidewalk is for walking and is situated along the sides of a street which allows vehicular traffic.
- It may be paved or unpaved.
- Sidewalks are sometimes provided in parks, where vehicles are not permitted.
- Pavement is any hard surface (not dirt) provided for pedestrian or vehicular traffic - such as concrete, asphalt, brick, cobblestone, etc.
- Sometimes local traffic ordinances provide special "legal" definitions for these things.
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In relation to the street, the sidewalk is for walking and is situated along the sides of a street which allows vehicular traffic. It may be paved or unpaved.
Sidewalks are sometimes provided in parks, where vehicles are not permitted.
Pavement is any hard surface (not dirt) provided for pedestrian or vehicular traffic - such as concrete, asphalt, brick, cobblestone, etc.
Sidewalks are sometimes provided in parks, where vehicles are not permitted.
Pavement is any hard surface (not dirt) provided for pedestrian or vehicular traffic - such as concrete, asphalt, brick, cobblestone, etc.
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One is used in british english and the other one in the american english
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AnonymousOne is used in british english and the other one in the american englishOne is used in British English and the other one in
They are both used in both varieties, but with different meanings.
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http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/pavement
The above link is the definition of pavement in England. The pavement is the sidewalk or path beside the road.
The above link is the definition of pavement in England. The pavement is the sidewalk or path beside the road.
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wilpeterhttp://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/pavement The above link is the definition of pavement in England. The pavement is the sidewalk or path beside the road.That link makes it clear that there is an American/British difference b
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