"Tread" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Tread" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Tread" Meaning
To walk or stand on a surface with great difficulty or care, especially in a way that is uncertain or embarrassing.
Example: "She had to tread carefully on the slippery floor to avoid falling."
It can also mean to wear down or weaken something by constant or repetitive pressure.
Example: "Prolonged use of the machinery will eventually tread down the bearings."
Additionally, "tread" can refer to the pattern of the surface of a tire.
Example: "The car's tires had smooth treads that provided good traction on the road."
"Tread" Examples
Examples of the word "tread"
Adverb
1. She began to tread carefully around the cold ground so as not to slip and fall onto her backside.2. The tires of the old car were worn out and began to tread unevenly on the road.
Verb
3. To save the tree from further decay, it was decided that the dead branches should not tread on its limbs.4. Every day, the farmer has to tread through the muddy fields to get to his harvest.
5. She tread lightly on the floor, trying not to make a sound as she moved across.
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