treading
Treading (noun) means the act of walking or stepping on something. Example: “The constant treading wore a path through the grass.”
How to use treading
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTreading is simply the ongoing act of walking or stepping — often used in "treading water," meaning to stay afloat without making progress.
Word forms
treadings plural
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The constant _____ wore a path through the grass.
Etymology
From Middle English tredynge, tredyng; equivalent to tread + -ing.
Rhymes for treading
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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.
What is the meaning of treading?
"treading" (noun) means the act of walking or stepping on something.