Understand the correct past tense “trod” vs incorrect “treaded.”
Incorrect spelling - “Treaded” is nonstandard and rarely accepted.
"treaded" is a common misspelling of "trod". Always use "trod" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Trod” is the correct past tense of “tread,” meaning walked or stepped on.
"trod": “Trod” is the correct past tense of “tread,” meaning walked or stepped on.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" He trod carefully.
"Correct:" She trod on the grass.
"Correct:" They trod through the mud.
"Incorrect:" He treaded carefully.
"Incorrect:" She treaded on the grass.
A: Trod.
A: No, except in rare dialect usage.
A: Stepped or walked on.
A: He trod softly.
A: Many expect regular -ed forms.
""Trod" is the irregular past tense of 'tread.' 'Treaded' is considered wrong in standard English."