Treads — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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

Meaning & Definition of Treads

Treads (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

Treads (noun)

  1. the part of a wheel or tire that makes contact with a road or rail
  2. the pattern of ridges or grooves made or cut in the face of a tire
  3. the part of a shoe or boot sole that touches the ground; also, the pattern on the bottom of a sole

Treads (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

Treads (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: ambulates, foots (it), hoofs (it), legs (it), pads, steps, traipses, walks
    related: parades, promenades, marches, paces, steps out, strides, troops, power walks, hikes, peregrinates, treks, ambles, moseys, perambulates, rambles, saunters, strolls, wanders, clumps, stomps, stumps, tramples, tramps, tromps, footslogs, plods, trudges, gimps, hobbles, limps, minces, prances, pussyfoots, tiptoes, bounces, sashays, stalks, struts, swaggers, falters, lumbers, lurches, pounds, scuffs, shambles, shuffles, staggers, stumbles, toddles, waddles, nips, taps, trips, trots

Treads (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in steps, paths

    similar: footmarks, footprints, footsteps, hoofprints, paths, prints, pugs, ruts, steps, imprints, traces, tracks, trails, artifacts, evidences, leavings, relics, remainders, remains, reminders, remnants, residuals, residues, signs, spoor, telltales, tokens, vestiges, clues, cues, hints, indications, inklings, intimations, leads, suggestions, scents, shadows, whiffs

Related Entry: Tread (verb)

Tread is a different word from Treads. The synonyms below are for tread, not for treads.

  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 Treads

The most common words with a similar meaning to Treads:

ambulates, foots (it), hoofs (it), legs (it), pads, steps, traipses, walks, footmarks, footprints, footsteps, hoofprints, paths, prints, pugs, ruts, imprints, traces, tracks, trails, artifacts, evidences, leavings, relics, remainders, remains, reminders, remnants, residuals, residues, signs, spoor, telltales, tokens, vestiges, clues, cues, hints, indications, inklings

Related Words for Treads

parades, promenades, marches, paces, steps out, strides, troops, power walks, hikes, peregrinates, treks, ambles, moseys, perambulates, rambles, saunters, strolls, wanders, clumps, stomps, stumps, tramples, tramps, tromps, footslogs, plods, trudges, gimps, hobbles, limps

Word Forms of Treads

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

Derived words: treader (noun), treadless (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Treads

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 Treads

What does "Treads" mean?

"Treads" means to step or walk on or over. As an a verb, a noun and a phrase, it is defined as: to step or walk on or over. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Treads"?

Other words for "Treads" include ambulates, foots (it), hoofs (it), legs (it), pads, steps, traipses and walks. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Treads" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Treads"?

There are 100 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Treads". Common alternatives include ambulates, foots (it), hoofs (it), legs (it), pads, steps, traipses, walks, footmarks and footprints.

How do you use "Treads" in a sentence?

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

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

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

How do you pronounce "Treads"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Treads"?

"Treads" 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 "Treads" meaning "to go on foot"?

When "Treads" (verb) means to go on foot, synonyms include ambulates, foots (it), hoofs (it), legs (it), pads and steps.