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treading softly

treading softly is the present participle and gerund of tread softly.

Meaning of tread softly

Verb

tread softly (third-person singular simple present treads softly, present participle treading softly, simple past trod softly or treaded softly, past participle trodden softly or trod softly or treaded softly)

  1. To tread lightly.

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Questions about treading softly

What is treading softly the present participle and gerund of?
Treading softly is the present participle and gerund of tread softly.

Words near treading softly in the dictionary

  1. treading on
  2. treading on eggshells
  3. treading on someone's corns
  4. treading on someone's toes
  5. treading out
  6. treading softly
  7. treading the boards
  8. treading the stage
  9. treading upon
  10. treading water
  11. treadings

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