trodden Meaning & Definition
What Does Trodden Mean?
Trodden is used as an adjective meaning crushed by being walked on. As a verb, it means past participle of tread. As a verb, it means To step or walk (on or over something); to trample.
Word Facts for Trodden
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɹɒ.dən/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | damaged and trampled |
| Comparative / superlative | more trodden, most trodden |
Trodden Definition (Adjective)
- crushed by being walked on.
Trodden as a Verb
- past participle of tread
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 Trodden
Trodden synonyms and antonyms →Trodden 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
trodden (comparative more trodden, superlative most trodden)
trodden
Words That Rhyme With Trodden
How to Pronounce Trodden
Trodden is pronounced /ˈtɹɒ.dən/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (tɹɒ).
Trodden: Your Questions Answered
Is trodden an adjective or a verb?
Trodden is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for trodden?
You can replace trodden with words such as damaged and trampled. See the full list of trodden synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of trodden?
The comparative form is more trodden and the superlative form is most trodden.