pave the way

pa·vé the way

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [puh-vey, pav-ey stressed th ee wey]
- /pəˈveɪ, ˈpæv eɪ stressed ði weɪ/
- /peɪv ðə ˈweɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-vey, pav-ey stressed th ee wey]
- /pəˈveɪ, ˈpæv eɪ stressed ði weɪ/

Definitions of pave the way words

verbal expression pave the way be a pioneer 1
verbal expression pave the way be in forefront 1
verbal expression pave the way be first to do 1

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Parts of speech for Pave the way

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pave the way popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

Synonyms for pave the way

verb pave the way

antecede — to go before, as in time, order, etc; precede
anteceding — to go before, in time, order, rank, etc.; precede: Shakespeare antecedes Milton.
ballyhooed — a clamorous and vigorous attempt to win customers or advance any cause; blatant advertising or publicity.
break ground — to do something that has not been done before
break the ice — to relieve shyness or reserve, esp between strangers

All 30 Synonyms of pave the way

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