tread

About 2.35 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. verb To step or walk (on or across something); to trample.

   He trod back and forth wearily.

2. verb To step or walk upon.

   Actors tread the boards.

3. verb To proceed, to behave (in a certain manner).

   to tread lightly, to tread gently

4. verb To beat or press with the feet.

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

5. verb To work a lever, treadle, etc., with the foot or the feet.
6. verb To go through or accomplish by walking, dancing, etc.
7. verb To crush under the foot; to trample in contempt or hatred; to subdue; to repress.
8. verb To copulate; said of (especially male) birds.

Similar words

trample stride pace step walk walking footing break footstep trap

Often followed by

the of on upon in and a carefully it

Word family

treaded treader treaders treading treadless treads trod trodden