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Vocabulary Entry
tread
|verb • noun
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V
verb
To step or walk on or over something.
Example Sentences
"She was careful not to tread on the flowers in the garden."
"The hikers trudged through the muddy trail, treading carefully."
"He likes to tread lightly when exploring the fragile ecosystem."
N
noun
The act of stepping or walking; also refers to the part of a shoe that makes contact with the ground.
Example Sentences
"The tread of his boots left marks in the snow."
"She heard the gentle tread of her cat approaching."
"The tire's tread was worn down after years of use."