Trod: meaning, definitions and examples

movement action

The word 'trod' is the simple past tense of the verb 'tread'. It refers to the action of stepping or walking on something. When you trod on something, you apply pressure or weight onto it with your foot. This term can be used in a literal sense to describe walking on a surface or in a metaphorical sense to describe how someone interacts with a situation or person. 'Trod' also often connotes a heavy step, suggesting carelessness or a lack of thoughtfulness.

march, stepped, trampled, walked

Examples of usage

• She trod carefully over the icy pavement.

• He trod on the grass to admire the flowers.

• They had trod the same path many times before.

• The soldiers trod steadily into enemy territory.