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trodden
This term carries a strong sense of physical compression and wear. When used as an adjective, it typically describes a path or surface that has become permanent or distinct due to repeated use, often evoking a feeling of familiarity or a well-established route.
In a figurative sense, it appears in the common expression "the well-trodden path," which refers to a conventional or predictable way of doing things. Using this word instead of "walked on" emphasizes the resulting state of the ground—flattened and worn—rather than just the act of walking.
Meanings
Examples
The hikers followed a well trodden path through the forest.
The grass was trodden flat by the crowd during the festival.
He felt like he had been trodden under the boot of a cruel empire.
Let us venture off the well trodden track and find something new.
The delicate flowers were trodden into the mud by the horses.
I wonder how many souls have trodden this ancient stone bridge.