Trodden

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛd/

Trodden (verb)

  1. To walk in a careful or gentle way.
  2. To put your foot down on something while walking.
  3. To press down on something with your foot.

Examples

  • She tread carefully on the icy path.
  • They tread softly to avoid waking the baby.

Common collocations: tread lightly, tread carefully, tread on toes, tread on eggshells, tread the ground

Trodden (noun)

  1. The pattern on a tire that touches the road.
  2. The bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground.

Examples

  • The tire tread was worn out.
  • Check the tread for safety.

Synonyms of Trodden

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Trodden

  • — describing movement without touching the ground
  • — remaining in one place in the air