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treads

The correct spelling is treads.

How to pronounce treads

verb

Say it like: Tree-ds

The correct spelling is treads. To step or walk (on or over something); to trample. For example: "Don't tread on the lawn."

Usage Examples

Don't tread on the lawn.

Actors tread the boards.

to tread a path; to tread land when too light; a well-trodden path

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To step or walk (on or over something); to trample.
  2. 2.To step or walk upon.
  3. 3.To beat or press with the feet.
  4. 4.To go through or accomplish by walking, dancing, etc.
  5. 5.To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue.

noun

  1. 1.A step taken with the foot.
  2. 2.A manner of stepping.
  3. 3.The sound made when someone or something is walking.
  4. 4.A way; a track or path.
  5. 5.The horizontal part of a step in a flight of stairs.

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