What does TREAD mean?

Definition of Tread

1. Parts of Speech: Tread is a verb and a noun.

2. Definitions:

• As a verb: To step or walk on or over something, or to press something down with the feet. To move or proceed in a specified way or direction.
• As a noun: The action of treading or walking on something, or the sound made by someone or something treading.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /tred/
• UK: /tred/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word tread originated from the Old English word redan which means to step or tread. It has been in use since the 14th century. Tread is commonly used in everyday language to describe walking or stepping on something. It is also used in the context of vehicles, such as the tread of a tire or the tread of a tank.

5. Synonyms:

• Step
• Walk
• Tramp
• March
• Stomp

6. Related Words:

• Trade
• Trend
• Grade
• Dread
• Bread

7. Example Sentences:

• She carefully treaded on the icy pavement to avoid slipping.
• The hiker treaded carefully along the narrow path.
• The cars tread was worn down, making it difficult to drive on wet roads.
• The sound of footsteps treading on the wooden