Pronunciation: /trɛd/
noun the action of stepping or walking on or over something
A1 Be careful where you tread in the forest.
A2 The muddy tread marks on the floor showed where the dog had been.
B1 The tread on my shoes is wearing out and needs to be replaced.
B2 The heavy tread of the soldiers could be heard approaching from a distance.
C1 The tread of the tires on the wet pavement created a rhythmic sound.
C2 The intricate tread pattern on the tires provided excellent traction in the snow.
verb to step or walk on or over something
A1 Be careful not to tread on the flowers in the garden.
A2 The hiker carefully treaded along the narrow mountain path.
B1 The detective treaded softly as he approached the suspect's house.
B2 She treaded lightly on the icy sidewalk to avoid slipping.
C1 The experienced mountain climber treaded confidently across the rocky terrain.
C2 The dancer treaded gracefully across the stage, captivating the audience with each step.
formal Please be cautious and watch your tread on the icy sidewalk.
informal Hey, watch your step and tread carefully on the wet floor.
slang Dude, don't tread on thin ice with her, she's really sensitive.
figurative He decided to tread carefully in his approach to the delicate situation.
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