B2
trample vs tread
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| trampleverb/ˈtræm.pəl/ | Meaning to walk or step heavily on something so that you crush or damage it | Goes with trample on rights | Example Several people were trampled to death when panic broke out at the stadium. |
| treadverb/tred/ | Meaning to put your foot down on something while walking, or to move or act carefully | Goes with tread carefully | Example Sorry, did I tread on your foot? This bus is so crowded. |
Which word fits?
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