Trod means to walk or step on something. It often shows slow or heavy walking. It is the past form of the verb 'tread'.
He trod carefully on the wet floor.
She trod along the path in the park.
A trod is a small path made when many people or animals walk in the same way. It shows where people often walk.
There is a trod through the tall grass.
The hikers followed the trod up the hill.
Trod can mean to press or crush something by walking on it with your feet. Often used for fruit or plants.
He trod the grapes to make juice.
She trod the flowers under her feet.
Trod means to walk a particular path or direction. It often suggests repeated or careful walking on the same route.
She trod the same route every day.
The soldier trod the path to the camp.
Used figuratively, trod means to behave or act in a careful or cautious way. It often suggests caution to avoid trouble.
He trod carefully in the difficult situation.
She trod lightly to avoid problems.
Trod can describe stepping on something sharp or fragile. It shows the action of putting weight on that thing with your feet.
He trod on the thorn by mistake.
She trod on the broken glass carefully.
Figuratively, trod means to act like someone else or follow their example in life or work.
She trod in her father’s footsteps in music.
They trod the path of the great leaders.
