trod Definition
- 1past tense of 'tread', to step or walk on something
- 2to crush something underfoot
Using trod: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trod" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He trod carefully on the icy path.
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The grapes were trodden by foot to make wine.
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She trod on my toe by accident.
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The horse trod on a stone and stumbled.
trod Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with trod
well-trodden
a path or route that is frequently used or familiar to many people
Example
The well-trodden path led us to the top of the hill.
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The grass was trodden down by the crowds at the concert.
to offend or upset someone by interfering in their affairs or criticizing them
Example
I didn't mean to tread on your toes, I was just trying to help.
Summary: trod in Brief
'Trod' [trohd] is the past tense of 'tread,' meaning to step or walk on something or to crush something underfoot. It can be used in phrases like 'well-trodden,' referring to a frequently used path, or 'trodden down,' describing something that has been flattened by being walked on. 'Trod' can also be used in the idiom 'trodden on someone's toes,' meaning to offend or upset someone.
