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trodden

/ˈtrɒd.ən/

/ˈtrɑd.ən/

trodden down

troddenpast participle

/ˈtrɒd.ən/

/ˈtrɑː.dən/

Past participle of 'tread' used adjectivally.

Translations

утоптанный

The path through the forest was well-trodden.

Тропа через лес была хорошо утоптанной.

Definitions

Having been walked on or over, often resulting in being worn down or compacted.

The trodden path through the forest was easy to follow.

Synonyms

treadverb

trodden

Past Participle

trod

Past Simple

trodden

Past Participle

treading

Gerund

/trɛd/

Translations

ступать

He had to tread carefully on the icy path.

Ему пришлось ступать осторожно по ледяной дорожке.

идти

She tried to tread a new path in her career.

Она пыталась идти по новому пути в своей карьере.

топтать

Please don't tread on the flowers.

Пожалуйста, не топчите цветы.

Additional translations

наступать

прошагать

переступать

Definitions

To walk or step on something.

Be careful not to tread on the flowers in the garden.

To press down or crush with the feet.

The grapes were traditionally trodden to make wine.

To follow a path or course.

He decided to tread a new path in his career.

To proceed or act in a particular way.

She had to tread carefully when discussing the sensitive topic.

To keep the body upright and stay afloat in water by moving the arms and legs.

She could tread water for several minutes without tiring.

Synonyms

treadnoun

Definitions

The part of a tire that makes contact with the road.

The tread on the car's tires was worn down, making it unsafe to drive in the rain.

The horizontal part of a step or stair on which the foot is placed.

She slipped on the icy tread of the staircase.

A manner or the sound of someone walking.

The heavy tread of boots echoed in the hallway.

treadadjective

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or intended for the tread of a tyre, boot, etc.; used before another noun.

The new tyre features a tread pattern designed for wet conditions.