👣tread

verb
/trɛd/

Meaning

To walk on or along something.
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example Sentences

Be careful not to tread on the flowers.

Don't tread on the flowers.

Example Expressions

tread carefully

Synonyms

walk, step, march, trample, pace, stomp
Entry 1
walk, step, march, trample, pace
Entry 2
step, walk, trample, stomp

Antonyms

fly, float, hover, avoid, lift
Entry 1
fly, float, hover
Entry 2
avoid, lift, hover

Collocations

tread carefully, tread water, tread on, tread heavily, tread lightly, tread softly
Entry 1
tread carefully, tread water, tread on, tread heavily
Entry 2
tread carefully, tread lightly, tread softly, tread water

More Example Sentences

Do you use a treadmill at the gym?

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