Meaning of the word tread in English

What does tread mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tread

US /tred/

UK /tred/

walk in a specified way

Example:

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He had to tread carefully to avoid slipping on the ice.

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She didn't want to tread on anyone's toes.

Synonym:

walk step stride march pace

a manner or sound of walking

Example:

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He heard the heavy tread of boots on the stairs.

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The soft tread of her slippers barely made a sound.

Synonym:

footstep step gait walk

the part of a tire that makes contact with the road or the part of a shoe that touches the ground

Example:

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The car's tires had good tread, providing excellent grip.

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The worn tread on his shoes indicated he had walked many miles.

Synonym:

groove pattern sole grip

press down with the feet; trample

Example:

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Please don't tread on the flowers.

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He accidentally trod on a piece of glass.

Synonym:

step on trample stomp on crush