trodden Definition
- 1past participle of 'tread'
- 2walk on or along
Using trodden: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trodden" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The path was trodden by many hikers.
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He had trodden the same path every day for years.
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She trodden on my foot accidentally.
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The flowers were trodden underfoot.
trodden Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with trodden
well-trodden
a path or route that is frequently used and therefore worn down
Example
The well-trodden path led us to the top of the hill.
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We need to find a new angle to approach this issue because we're just going over trodden ground.
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The workers felt they were being trodden underfoot by their employer.
Origins of trodden
from Old English 'tredan'
Summary: trodden in Brief
'Trodden' [ˈtrɒdn] is the past participle of 'tread', meaning to walk on or along. It is often used to describe paths or routes, as in 'The path was trodden by many hikers.' 'Trodden' can also be used to describe stepping on something, as in 'She trodden on my foot accidentally.' Phrases like 'well-trodden' and 'trodden ground' denote frequently used paths or topics, while 'trodden underfoot' describes being treated harshly.
