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Please tread carefully on the wet floor.
What does Tread mean?
to step or walk, or the gripping pattern on a tire or shoe.
Dictionary definition
To tread means to step or walk on something, and tread can also mean the patterned part of a tire or shoe that touches the ground.
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The tire tread helped the bike grip the road.
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Hikers learned to tread lightly so they would not damage plants along the trail.
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What does tread mean?
Tread can mean to step or the gripping pattern on tires or shoes.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to tread?
Step is close when tread means to walk or place a foot down.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for tread?
Float is a contrast because tread involves stepping on a surface.
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Partverb, noun.
MeaningTread means to step or walk, or the gripping pattern on a tire or shoe.
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Synonyms
Words like Tread
stepTo put a foot down while walking.
walkTo move on foot.
grip patternA pattern that helps a shoe or tire hold the ground.
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Tread word family
Base word
tread
verb
tread
To step or walk on something.
verb
treads
Present-tense form.
verb
trod
Past-tense form of tread.
verb
treading
Stepping or walking now.
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