How Do You Spell TRODDEN?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈɒdən] (IPA)

The word "trodden" is spelled with a double "d" in the middle, despite its pronunciation sounding like "trod-en". This is because the "-en" sound at the end is actually a remnant from Old English, which used to have a suffix "-n" to form the past participle of verbs. Over time, this ending has become silent in modern English, but the spelling remains. The IPA phonetic transcription for "trodden" is /ˈtrɒd.ən/, which reflects the silent "-en" at the end.

TRODDEN Meaning and Definition

1. The term "trodden" is commonly used as the past participle of the verb "tread." It describes the action of walking or stepping on something repeatedly, often leaving marks or impressions behind. "Trodden" can also refer to an area or surface that has been walked upon extensively, resulting in it being worn, compressed, or flattened.

   In a figurative sense, "trodden" can convey the idea of something that has been well-explored, encompassing experiences, knowledge, or concepts that have been extensively covered or examined. It implies that these ideas have already been thoroughly tested or examined by others.

   Furthermore, "trodden" can evoke a sense of routine or familiarity, suggesting that the path that has been taken is well-established and known. It implies the existence of a well-trodden path, suggesting that many before have traversed the same route or followed a similar pattern.

   Overall, "trodden" encompasses the act of stepping or walking upon something repeatedly, both literally and figuratively. It conveys notions of wear, compression, experience, exploration, routine, and familiarity. This term carries a sense of the past and the collective actions of those who have gone before, leaving an indelible mark on the surface while simultaneously signifying the accumulation of knowledge or the potential for finding comfort in well-trodden paths.

2. See tread.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for TRODDEN *

• trodens 50%
• trodded 50%

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Other Common Misspellings for TRODDEN

• trodding
• broden
• trojen
• trogen
• browden
• brouden
• tradde
• trowen
• brodden
• troden
• croyden
• troded
• tredded
• roiden
• treddel
• tropien
• truddey
• prodien
• trogde
• Tryaden
• Throuden
• Throudden
• Treddin
• Exodden
• Trodles

Etymology of TRODDEN

The word "trodden" is the past participle of the verb "tread". Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English word "tredan", which meant "to tread, step". The Old English word derived from the Proto-Germanic root word "tredanan", which had a similar meaning. The word "tread" itself has remained largely unchanged throughout its history, with "trodden" being the traditional past participle form.

Similar spelling words for TRODDEN

• Dardanio,
• Trayton,
• twerton,
• troodon,
• terton,
• draeden,
• drayton,
• tartan,
• tewaaraton,
• doriden,
• dritan,
• trade in,
• down-trodden,
• terrytown,
• Dordogne,
• torten,
• Tridione,
• tartane,
• tritonia,
• TRTON,
• dearden,
• trotten,
• trade-in,
• drighten,
• dardan,
• derridean,
• dardani,
• dordain,
• truiden,
• torridon,
• tritoon,
• dorudon,
• troutwine,
• tretton,
• dardouna,
• tordion,
• tordon,
• duryodhana,
• Crow-trodden,
• turdion,
• tartine,
• trettin,
• teradyne,
• wtrdoin,
• trade wind,
• teredina,
• trident,
• un-trodden,
• tartini,
• Tritone,
• darden,
• turton,
• dourdan,
• tortona,
• treeton,
• well-trodden,
• teraton,
• dryden,
• tartana,
• turdinae,
• triodion,
• daerden,
• dreighton,
• tardini,
• tareyton,
• diuretin,
• Durden,
• Teredine,
• trattino,
• Triodon,
• Dirden,
• dratini,
• turdine,
• TRUTON,
• triton,
• TRITAN,
• trademark,
• tardyon,
• durotan,
• trouton,
• Dardon,
• trading,
• Triduan,
• dehradun,
• trautwein,
• Tauredon,
• dardenne,
• durdin,
• treadon,
• tiruttani,
• dorton,
• tritton,
• tarrytown,
• tyrtæan,
• trade name,
• tortoni,
• trittin,
• diridon,
• teardown,
• Darton,
• lithium-diuretin,
• drawdown,
• dardania,
• Deraden,
• derden.

Conjugate verb Trodden

CONDITIONAL

I would trodden

you would trodden

he/she/it would trodden

we would trodden

they would trodden

I would tread

we would tread

you would tread

he/she/it would tread

they would tread

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be treading

you would be treading

he/she/it would be treading

we would be treading

they would be treading

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have trodden

you would have trodden

he/she/it would have trodden

we would have trodden

they would have trodden

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been treading

you would have been treading

he/she/it would have been treading

we would have been treading

they would have been treading

FUTURE

I will tread

you will tread

he/she/it will tread

we will tread

they will tread

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be treading

you will be treading

he/she/it will be treading

we will be treading

they will be treading

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have trodden

you will have trodden

he/she/it will have trodden

we will have trodden

they will have trodden

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been treading

you will have been treading

he/she/it will have been treading

we will have been treading

they will have been treading

IMPERATIVE

you tread

we let´s tread

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tread

PAST

I trod

you trod

he/she/it trod

we trod

they trod

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was treading

you were treading

he/she/it was treading

we were treading

they were treading

PAST PARTICIPLE

trodden

PAST PERFECT

I had trodden

you had trodden

he/she/it had trodden

we had trodden

they had trodden

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been treading

you had been treading

he/she/it had been treading

we had been treading

they had been treading

PRESENT

I tread

you tread

he/she/it treads

we tread

they tread

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am treading

you are treading

he/she/it is treading

we are treading

they are treading

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

treading

PRESENT PERFECT

I have trodden

you have trodden

he/she/it has trodden

we have trodden

they have trodden

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been treading

you have been treading

he/she/it has been treading

we have been treading

they have been treading