Spell Bee Word: tread

Basic Details

Word: Tread

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To walk or step on something.

Synonyms: Step, walk, march

Antonyms: Skip, leap, jump

Idioms and Phrases

1. Tread lightly: To be careful about what one says or does. Example: "You should tread lightly when discussing sensitive topics to avoid offending anyone."
2. Tread the path: To follow or choose a certain way in life. Example: "She decided to tread the path of education and became a teacher."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Its important to tread carefully when walking on icy surfaces to avoid slipping.

Example 2: They had to tread softly in the forest so they wouldnt disturb the wildlife.

Example 3: As they walked down the beach, she felt the warm sand beneath her feet with each tread.

Fun Fact

The word "tread" comes from the Old English word "trdan," which means to step or walk. It has been used in the English language for over a thousand years!

Famous Quote

"When you come to a fork in the road, take it." - Yogi Berra

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "tread" mean?

a) To run very fast
b) To walk or step on something
c) To jump high
d) To sit down

Answer: b) To walk or step on something

2. Which of these is a synonym of "tread"?

a) Leap
b) Step
c) Jump
d) Fly

Answer: b) Step

3. Which is an antonym of "tread"?

a) Walk
b) March
c) Skip
d) Step

Answer: c) Skip

4. Which sentence uses "tread" correctly?

a) She treads on the carpet softly to not make noise.
b) He treads every day in the sunshine.
c) They tread together in the water.
d) The bird loves to tread on branches.

Answer: a) She treads on the carpet softly to not make noise.

5. Which idiom means to be careful?

a) Tread the path
b) Tread lightly
c) Tread a fine line
d) Tread water

Answer: b) Tread lightly