tread

CEFRB2

/tɹɛd/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To walk on or press down with your feet.

  2. 02

    noun

    The pattern on a tire or shoe that touches the ground.

Examples

  • Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

  • When a tire loses its tread, it's time to buy a new one.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To proceed, to behave (in a certain manner).

  2. To step or walk (on or across something); to trample.

  3. To step or walk upon.

More examples

In context

  • Don't tread on the lawn.

  • He trod back and forth wearily.

  • Actors tread the boards.

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Antonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English treden, from Old English tredan, from Proto-West Germanic *tredan, from Proto-Germanic *trudaną.