Treading: meaning, definitions and examples

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treading

 

[ ˈtrɛdɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

walking

The action of walking along or over something, typically a surface that is uneven or difficult to traverse.

Synonyms

stepping, tramping, walking

Examples of usage

  • He was treading carefully on the rocky path.
  • She was treading lightly on the fragile ice.
  • The soldiers were treading through the muddy battlefield.
Context #2 | Verb

social media

Engaging with and interacting on social media platforms, such as liking, commenting, and sharing posts.

Synonyms

engaging, interacting, participating

Examples of usage

  • She spends hours every day treading through her Instagram feed.
  • He was treading carefully with his comments on the sensitive topic.
Context #3 | Noun

finance

The act of cautiously entering or dealing with a financial market or investment.

Synonyms

approaching carefully, dealing with care, entering cautiously

Examples of usage

  • She decided to take a step back after treading into the volatile stock market.
  • He was advised to be cautious when treading into the cryptocurrency market.

Translations

Translations of the word "treading" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pisando

🇮🇳 चलना

🇩🇪 treten

🇮🇩 menginjak

🇺🇦 ступати

🇵🇱 stąpanie

🇯🇵 踏む (ふむ)

🇫🇷 marcher

🇪🇸 pisar

🇹🇷 ayak basmak

🇰🇷 밟기 (balpgi)

🇸🇦 وطء

🇨🇿 šlápnout

🇸🇰 šliapanie

🇨🇳 踩 (cǎi)

🇸🇮 stopanje

🇮🇸 stig

🇰🇿 басу

🇬🇪 ადგება

🇦🇿 basmaq

🇲🇽 pisar

Etymology

The word 'treading' originates from the Old English word 'tredan', which means 'to tread'. It has evolved over time to represent various actions, from walking carefully on an uneven surface to engaging with social media content. The concept of 'treading' has been ingrained in human behavior, emphasizing caution and mindfulness in different contexts.

See also: tread.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,574, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.