Synonyms for

Treading

Verb / ˈtredɪŋ / Another word for treading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of stepping or walking on or over something.

Synonyms & similar words

step trample tread walking stepping tramping marching striding stomping trampling pacing sauntering wading plodding slogging shuffling trotting hiking rambling roaming wandering exploring trekking

Example sentences

  1. She was treading water in the pool.
  2. He was treading on the grass with his muddy shoes.
  3. The hiker was treading carefully on the steep trail.
  4. The elephant was treading on the fallen leaves.
  5. The workers were treading on the construction site.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. - Dr. Seuss
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words