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tread

[tred]

tread Definition

  • 1to step or walk on something
  • 2to crush something with your feet as you walk
  • 3to be careful about what you say or do in order to avoid upsetting or offending someone

Using tread: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tread" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He carefully trod on the icy pavement.

  • Example

    The grapes were being trodden by foot to make wine.

  • Example

    She had to tread carefully around the sensitive topic.

  • Example

    The protesters were treading on the flag as a sign of disrespect.

  • Example

    He treaded water for hours before being rescued.

tread Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tread

Antonyms for tread

Phrases with tread

  • tread on someone's toes

    to offend or upset someone by interfering in something that is their responsibility

    Example

    I didn't mean to tread on your toes by taking over the project.

  • tread the boards

    to perform on stage as an actor

    Example

    He's been treading the boards for years and has become quite famous.

  • to stay afloat in water by moving your legs and arms without going anywhere

    Example

    She was tired from treading water for so long.

Origins of tread

from Old English 'tredan', meaning 'to tread, step on'

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Summary: tread in Brief

The verb 'tread' [tred] means to step or walk on something, to crush something with your feet, or to be careful about what you say or do. It can be used in phrases like 'tread on someone's toes,' meaning to interfere with someone's responsibility, or 'tread the boards,' meaning to perform on stage as an actor. 'Tread' can also mean to stay afloat in water by moving your legs and arms without going anywhere, as in 'She was tired from treading water for so long.'

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