tread

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

To walk on or along something.

Example Sentences

Don't tread on the flowers.

Be careful not to tread on the flowers.

Example Expressions

tread carefully

Synonyms

step, walk, trample, stomp, march, pace

Entry 1

step, walk, trample, stomp

Entry 2

walk, step, march, trample, pace

Antonyms

avoid, lift, hover, fly, float

Entry 1

avoid, lift, hover

Entry 2

fly, float, hover

Collocations

tread carefully, tread lightly, tread softly, tread water, tread on, tread heavily

Entry 1

tread carefully, tread lightly, tread softly, tread water

Entry 2

tread carefully, tread water, tread on, tread heavily