CEFR C2

trode

verb

Meaning

An archaic or poetic past tense form of the verb 'tread', meaning to walk or step on something, often with a particular manner or purpose.

Examples

The knight trode bravely into the dragon's lair, sword in hand.
Through the ancient forest, the explorer trode where no human had been for centuries.

Synonyms: walked, stepped, strode, paced

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trode (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /troʊd/

Definition

An archaic or poetic past tense form of the verb 'tread', meaning to walk or step on something, often with a particular manner or purpose.

Examples

The knight trode bravely into the dragon's lair, sword in hand.
Through the ancient forest, the explorer trode where no human had been for centuries.
With a heavy heart, he trode the path that led away from his childhood home.

How to Use trode

trode carefully (collocation): walked with caution — "He trode carefully over the fragile bridge."
trode lightly (collocation): walked gently or discreetly — "She trode lightly, trying not to wake the sleeping child."

Synonyms of trode

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