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treading

noun
1
The act of walking or stepping on something.
"The constant treading wore a path through the grass."

How to Use Treading

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In plain EnglishTreading is simply the ongoing act of walking or stepping — often used in "treading water," meaning to stay afloat without making progress.

Common pairings
treading water treading carefully

Word Forms

treadings plural

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