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apply vs tread

tread vs apply

apply is not a noun while tread is a noun.

apply and tread both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
apply No No Yes No
tread Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tread is a hyponym of apply; that is, tread is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than apply:
  • apply: give or convey physically
  • tread: apply (the tread) to a tire
Other hyponyms of apply include administer.
apply (noun) tread (noun)
a step in walking or running
structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step
the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground
the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire
apply (verb) tread (verb)
ask (for something) crush as if by treading on
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose mate with (used of male birds)
coat, cover or smear a surface with tread or stomp heavily or roughly
give or convey physically put down or press the foot, place the foot
avail oneself to apply (the tread) to a tire
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis
Difference between apply and tread

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