trodden

UK
/ˈtrɒd.ən/
US
/ˈtrɑd.ən/

Translations

troddenpast participle
UK
/ˈtrɒd.ən/
US
/ˈtrɑː.dən/
Past participle of 'tread' used adjectivally.
The path through the forest was well-trodden.
Тропа через лес была хорошо утоптанной.
treadverb

trodden

Past Participle

trod
Past Simple
trodden
Past Participle
treading
Gerund
UK
/trɛd/
US
/trɛd/
He had to tread carefully on the icy path.
Ему пришлось ступать осторожно по ледяной дорожке.
She tried to tread a new path in her career.
Она пыталась идти по новому пути в своей карьере.
Please don't tread on the flowers.
Пожалуйста, не топчите цветы.

Definitions

troddenpast participle
Having been walked on or over, often resulting in being worn down or compacted.
The trodden path through the forest was easy to follow.
treadverb
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.