tread

1 of 2

verb

ˈtred

trod ˈträd How to pronounce tread (audio)

also treaded; trodden ˈträ-dᵊn How to pronounce tread (audio)

or trod; treading

transitive verb

: to step or walk on or over

: to walk or proceed along : follow

treading a fine line between tradition and innovation

: to form by treading : beat

tread a path

: to execute by stepping or dancing

tread a measure

: to beat or press with the feet : trample

: to subdue or repress as if by trampling : crush

: to copulate with

—used of a male bird

intransitive verb

: to move or proceed on or as if on foot

must tread lightly

: to set foot

has gone where others fear to tread

: to put one's foot : step

carelessly treading on the flowers

: copulate

treader noun

tread

2 of 2

noun

a(1)

: the part of a wheel or tire that makes contact with a road or rail

(2)

: the pattern of ridges or grooves made or cut in the face of a tire

: the part of a shoe or boot sole that touches the ground

also : the pattern on the bottom of a sole

: the upper horizontal part of a step

: the width of such a tread

: manner of stepping

: the sound of treading

c(1)

: the action of treading

(2)

: an act or instance of treading : step

: a mark (something, such as a footprint or the imprint of a tire) made by or as if by treading

: the distance between the points of contact with the ground of the two front wheels or the two rear wheels of a vehicle

treadless

ˈtred-ləs

adjective

Example Sentences

Verb They slowly trod back to the camp. Don't tread on the grass. treading the halls of the Senate Countless footsteps have trodden a path to their door. Noun The treads of the tires were badly worn. running shoes with good treads See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Musk must tread carefully not to be viewed as pushing his lenders to leave.

Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 Men tread the stone floors and old-world rugs in interesting shoes.

Nathan Heller, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 Here’s the proper method: If the trail isn’t wide enough for proper spacing, step gingerly off the trail at a 90 degree angle, being careful not to tread on plants if at all possible.

Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online, 23 Apr. 2020 Returning to a backward hamlet high in the Swiss mountains in the summer of 1900, a young nun seeks to tread the same path to emancipation as her elder sister, who ended up committing suicide.

John Hopewell, Variety, 28 July 2022 Even where humans tread lightly, our collective impact touches everything.

Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 5 July 2022 This decision, the experts said, could force agencies to tread carefully.

Lisa Song, ProPublica, 5 July 2022 Still, the uncertainty has encouraged some prosecutors to tread more carefully.

Casey Tolan, CNN, 29 June 2022 Suns center JaVale McGee appeared on ESPN's First Take on June 14 and discussed how the NBA initially instructed its players, coaches, and team personnel to tread lightly about Griner's detainment.

Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2022

Noun

To avoid taking a fiscal loss, the Arizona Cardinals QB — who, as Cole Porter wrote, has the nimble tread on the feet of Fred Astaire — signed up to be embarrassingly sacked.

Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2022 The shoes include a heavy-duty tread to minimize slipping, which is perfect for gardening in wet conditions.

Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022 Though both he and his fiancée were prepared, decked out in layers and boots with tread, Kelli McCarthy was not, forced to make the hike unexpectedly after missing the train down.

Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Chloé's heeled rain boots are practical and polished, built with a sturdy block heel and tread.

Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022 The pacing in the first few scenes could slow so the beauty of the language and characters don’t get lost in a monotonous tread.

New York Times, 26 May 2022 The tread of his dependable step the family listened for always—this was increasingly a burden to him.

Kevin Barry, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022 The lugs, for instance, are sharply angled like the Bat cape and the crown is covered in rubber finished to the same tread as the tires of the Batmobile.

Roberta Naas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 But perhaps there is simply a need for greater coordination between the French way of diplomacy and the heavy tread of American militarism.

David A. Andelman, CNN, 7 Feb. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

tread 1 of 2

verb

ˈtred

trod

ˈträd

; trodden

ˈträ-dᵊn

or trod; treading

: to step or walk on or over

: to beat or press with the feet

The snow was deep … few people had been out to tread it down …

Susan Cooper, The Dark Is Rising

: to move on foot : walk

tread

2 of 2

noun

: the action, manner, or sound of stepping or walking

: a mark made by a tire rolling over the ground

: the part of something (as a shoe or tire) that touches a surface

: the part of a step that is stepped on

stair treads

单词	treads
释义	tread 1 of 2 verb ˈtred trod ˈträd also treaded; trodden ˈträ-dᵊn or trod; treading transitive verb 1 a : to step or walk on or over b : to walk or proceed along : follow treading a fine line between tradition and innovation 2 a : to form by treading : beat tread a path b : to execute by stepping or dancing tread a measure 3 a : to beat or press with the feet : trample b : to subdue or repress as if by trampling : crush 4 : to copulate with —used of a male bird intransitive verb 1 : to move or proceed on or as if on foot must tread lightly 2 a : to set foot has gone where others fear to tread b : to put one's foot : step carelessly treading on the flowers 3 : copulate treader noun tread 2 of 2 noun 1 a(1) : the part of a wheel or tire that makes contact with a road or rail (2) : the pattern of ridges or grooves made or cut in the face of a tire b : the part of a shoe or boot sole that touches the ground also : the pattern on the bottom of a sole 2 a : the upper horizontal part of a step b : the width of such a tread 3 a : manner of stepping b : the sound of treading c(1) : the action of treading (2) : an act or instance of treading : step 4 : a mark (something, such as a footprint or the imprint of a tire) made by or as if by treading 5 : the distance between the points of contact with the ground of the two front wheels or the two rear wheels of a vehicle treadless ˈtred-ləs adjective Phrases tread on one's toes : to give offense (as by encroaching on one's rights or feelings) tread water : to keep the body nearly upright in the water and the head above water by a treading motion of the feet usually aided by the hands Synonyms Verb ambulate foot (it) hoof (it) leg (it) pad step traipse walk See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb They slowly trod back to the camp. Don't tread on the grass. treading the halls of the Senate Countless footsteps have trodden a path to their door. Noun The treads of the tires were badly worn. running shoes with good treads See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Musk must tread carefully not to be viewed as pushing his lenders to leave. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2022 Men tread the stone floors and old-world rugs in interesting shoes. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 Here’s the proper method: If the trail isn’t wide enough for proper spacing, step gingerly off the trail at a 90 degree angle, being careful not to tread on plants if at all possible. Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online, 23 Apr. 2020 Returning to a backward hamlet high in the Swiss mountains in the summer of 1900, a young nun seeks to tread the same path to emancipation as her elder sister, who ended up committing suicide. John Hopewell, Variety, 28 July 2022 Even where humans tread lightly, our collective impact touches everything. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 5 July 2022 This decision, the experts said, could force agencies to tread carefully. Lisa Song, ProPublica, 5 July 2022 Still, the uncertainty has encouraged some prosecutors to tread more carefully. Casey Tolan, CNN, 29 June 2022 Suns center JaVale McGee appeared on ESPN's First Take on June 14 and discussed how the NBA initially instructed its players, coaches, and team personnel to tread lightly about Griner's detainment. Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2022 Noun To avoid taking a fiscal loss, the Arizona Cardinals QB — who, as Cole Porter wrote, has the nimble tread on the feet of Fred Astaire — signed up to be embarrassingly sacked. Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 July 2022 The shoes include a heavy-duty tread to minimize slipping, which is perfect for gardening in wet conditions. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022 Though both he and his fiancée were prepared, decked out in layers and boots with tread, Kelli McCarthy was not, forced to make the hike unexpectedly after missing the train down. Shannon Larson, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Chloé's heeled rain boots are practical and polished, built with a sturdy block heel and tread. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022 The pacing in the first few scenes could slow so the beauty of the language and characters don’t get lost in a monotonous tread. New York Times, 26 May 2022 The tread of his dependable step the family listened for always—this was increasingly a burden to him. Kevin Barry, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022 The lugs, for instance, are sharply angled like the Bat cape and the crown is covered in rubber finished to the same tread as the tires of the Batmobile. Roberta Naas, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2022 But perhaps there is simply a need for greater coordination between the French way of diplomacy and the heavy tread of American militarism. David A. Andelman, CNN, 7 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English treden, from Old English tredan; akin to Old High German tretan to tread First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4 Phrases Containing tread go where others fear to tread re-tread fools rush in (where angels fear to tread) tread on one's toes tread on the toes of (someone) tread lightly tread water tread on (someone's) toes tread the boards go where others fear to tread re-tread fools rush in (where angels fear to tread) tread on one's toes tread on the toes of (someone) tread lightly tread water tread on (someone's) toes tread the boards See More Kids Definition tread 1 of 2 verb ˈtred trod ˈträd ; trodden ˈträ-dᵊn or trod; treading 1 : to step or walk on or over 2 : to beat or press with the feet The snow was deep … few people had been out to tread it down … Susan Cooper, The Dark Is Rising 3 : to move on foot : walk tread 2 of 2 noun 1 : the action, manner, or sound of stepping or walking 2 : a mark made by a tire rolling over the ground 3 : the part of something (as a shoe or tire) that touches a surface 4 : the part of a step that is stepped on stair treads treads 1 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of tread as in walks to go on foot to protect the fragile environment of the beach dunes, we must tread cautiously and lightly Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance walks steps pads strolls wanders traipses saunters ambulates marches strides tiptoes tramples paces stomps shuffles treks trots promenades ambles troops hoofs (it) prances legs (it) taps stalks hikes trudges waddles clumps minces struts hobbles stumps foots (it) stumbles moseys toddles sashays gimps limps parades lurches rambles swaggers steps out plods tramps lumbers tromps staggers scuffs falters power walks shambles perambulates pussyfoots bounces footslogs peregrinates trips nips pounds treads 2 of 2 noun plural of tread as in steps Synonyms & Similar Words steps paths footsteps ruts footprints trails tracks prints hoofprints footmarks signs imprints leads residues remains traces pugs relics shadows remnants evidences cues leavings tokens indications artifacts spoor residuals spoors reminders clues vestiges remainders telltales hints intimations inklings suggestions scents whiffs
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tread

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