Treading — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb phrase /ˈtred/ (verb) /(ˌ)rē-ˈtred/ (verb)

Meaning & Definition of Treading

Treading (verb)

  1. to step or walk on or over
  2. to walk or proceed along, follow
  3. to form by treading, beat
  4. to tread again

Treading (phrase)

  1. to give offense (as by encroaching on one's rights or feelings)
  2. to keep the body nearly upright in the water and the head above water by a treading motion of the feet usually aided by the hands

Treading (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go on foot

    "to protect the fragile environment of the beach dunes, we must tread cautiously and lightly"

    similar: ambulating, footing (it), hoofing (it), legging (it), padding, stepping, traipsing, walking
    related: parading, promenading, marching, pacing, stepping out, striding, trooping, power walking, hiking, peregrinating, trekking, ambling, moseying, perambulating, rambling, sauntering, strolling, wandering, clumping, stomping, stumping, tramping, trampling, tromping, footslogging, plodding, trudging, gimping, hobbling, limping, mincing, prancing, pussyfooting, tiptoeing, bouncing, sashaying, stalking, strutting, swaggering, faltering, lumbering, lurching, pounding, scuffing, shambling, shuffling, staggering, stumbling, toddling, waddling, nipping, tapping, tripping, trotting

Related Entry: Tread (verb)

Tread is a different word from Treading. The synonyms below are for tread, not for treading.

  1. to go on foot

    "to protect the fragile environment of the beach dunes, we must tread cautiously and lightly"

    similar: ambulate, foot (it), hoof (it), leg (it), pad, step, traipse, walk
    related: parade, promenade, march, pace, step out, stride, troop, power walk, hike, peregrinate, trek, amble, mosey, perambulate, ramble, saunter, stroll, wander, clump, stomp, stump, tramp, trample, tromp, footslog, plod, trudge, gimp, hobble, limp, mince, prance, pussyfoot, tiptoe, bounce, sashay, stalk, strut, swagger, falter, lumber, lurch, pound, scuff, shamble, shuffle, stagger, stumble, toddle, waddle, nip, tap, trip, trot

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Treading

The most common words with a similar meaning to Treading:

ambulating, footing (it), hoofing (it), legging (it), padding, stepping, traipsing, walking

Related Words for Treading

parading, promenading, marching, pacing, stepping out, striding, trooping, power walking, hiking, peregrinating, trekking, ambling, moseying, perambulating, rambling, sauntering, strolling, wandering, clumping, stomping, stumping, tramping, trampling, tromping, footslogging, plodding, trudging, gimping, hobbling, limping

Word Forms of Treading

Inflections: trod, treaded, trodden, re-trod, re-trodden, re-treading

Derived words: treader (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Treading

Middle English treden, from Old English tredan; akin to Old High German tretan to tread

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Treading

What does "Treading" mean?

"Treading" means to step or walk on or over. As an a verb and a phrase, it is defined as: to step or walk on or over.

What is another word for "Treading"?

Other words for "Treading" include ambulating, footing (it), hoofing (it), legging (it), padding, stepping, traipsing and walking. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Treading" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Treading"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Treading". Common alternatives include ambulating, footing (it), hoofing (it), legging (it), padding, stepping, traipsing and walking.

How do you use "Treading" in a sentence?

Examples of "Treading" in a sentence: "to protect the fragile environment of the beach dunes, we must tread cautiously and lightly".

Is "Treading" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Treading" can be used as a verb and a phrase, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Treading"?

"Treading" is pronounced /ˈtred/ as a verb and /(ˌ)rē-ˈtred/ as a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Treading"?

"Treading" comes from Middle English treden, from Old English tredan; akin to Old High German tretan to tread. First known use: before 12th centuryt.

What is another word for "Treading" meaning "to go on foot"?

When "Treading" (verb) means to go on foot, synonyms include ambulating, footing (it), hoofing (it), legging (it), padding and stepping.