treading Meaning & Definition
-ɛdɪŋ
What Does Treading Mean?
Treading is a verb that means present participle and gerund of tread. As a noun, it means The act of one who treads.
Treading in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɛdɪŋ/ |
| Plural | treadings |
Treading Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of tread
Treading as a Noun
- The act of one who treads.
Verb
- To step or walk (on or over something); to trample.
Don't tread on the lawn.
- To step or walk upon.
Actors tread the boards.
- To beat or press with the feet.
to tread a path; to tread land when too light; a well-trodden path
- To go through or accomplish by walking, dancing, etc.
- To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue.
- To copulate; said of (especially male) birds.
- (of a male bird) To copulate with.
Synonyms of Treading
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Treading synonyms and antonyms →Treading in a Sentence
Don't tread on the lawn.
Actors tread the boards.
to tread a path; to tread land when too light; a well-trodden path
Word Forms & Grammar
treading
treading (plural treadings)
Words That Rhyme With Treading
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Origin of Treading
From Middle English tredynge, tredyng; equivalent to tread + -ing.