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walk lightly; follow; tread
Meanings
3 senses · 9 examplesverb
to walk on tiptoe; to tread softly
literaryDescribes a very quiet, careful walk, often used to avoid making noise.
He tiptoed into the bedroom, afraid of waking the child.
The thief crept forward in the darkness.
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To surprise my mom, I quietly tiptoed behind her.
verb
to follow; to track; to pursue closely
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to describe following someone's trail or shadowing them.
The police tracked him down and finally captured the fugitive.
The hound followed the beast's tracks into the forest.
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This detective is good at tracking clues and has solved many difficult cases.
verb
to step on; to tread upon
archaicAn archaic or highly literary usage meaning to step or tread on something.
The warrior trod upon the tiger's back and subdued it.
In legend, immortals can tread upon clouds and travel.
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(Ancient) I dare not set foot at his door.