Tread
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To step on or over. To beat with one's feet; to trample
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The grooves carved into the face of a tire, used to give the tire traction. The bottom of a sneaker or tennis shoe, also used to give it traction. The top of a step on a staircase, also called a run.
Example sentence: Let us take refuge from this world. You can do this in spirit, even if you are kept here in the body. You can at the same time be here and present to the Lord. Your soul must hold fast to him, you must follow after him in your thoughts, you must tread his ways by faith, not in outward show.
Trample
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the sound of heavy footsteps
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To crush and destroy something by walking on it.To treat someone harshly.To walk heavily and destructively.To cause emotional injury as if by trampling.
Example sentence: No climate plan can leave workers and communities behind nor trample the rights of Indigenous communities. Canadians must have opportunity and income security during economic transformation.