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treading

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Noun — The act of walking or stepping on something.

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treading water treading carefully

Etymology

This form goes back to Middle English tredynge and tredyng, and can equally be understood as tread plus -ing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “treading” mean?
The word “treading” means the act of walking or stepping on something. In plain terms, treading is simply the ongoing act of walking or stepping — often used in "treading water," meaning to stay afloat without making progress.
How do you use “treading” in a sentence?
Here is “treading” used in a sentence: “The constant treading wore a path through the grass.”
What part of speech is “treading”?
“Treading” is a noun.

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