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treadMain Entry: 1tread Pronunciation: \ˈtred\ Function: verb Inflected Form(s): trod \ˈträd\ also tread·ed; trod·den \ˈträ-dən\ or trod; tread·ing Etymology: Middle English treden, from Old English tredan; akin to Old High German tretan to tread Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1 a : to step or walk on or over b : to walk or proceed along : follow <treading a fine line between tradition and innovation> — tread·er noun — tread on one's toes : to give offense (as by encroaching on one's rights or feelings) — tread water : to keep the body nearly upright in the water and the head above water by a treading motion of the feet usually aided by the hands
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