What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
trod
Example
He trod carefully on the icy sidewalk. [trod: past tense]
Example
The hiker trod the well-worn path up the mountain. [trod: verb]
trampled
Example
The flowers were trampled by the crowd at the concert. [trampled: past tense]
Example
The elephant trampled the crops in the field. [trampled: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Trod is less commonly used than trampled in everyday language. Trod is more specific and often used in literary or poetic contexts, while trampled is more versatile and can be used in various contexts to describe damage or destruction caused by walking.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between trod and trampled?
Both trod and trampled are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
