tread vs surface

surface vs tread

tread and surface both are nouns.

tread is not an adjective while surface is an adjective.

tread and surface both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tread	Yes	No	Yes	No
surface	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, surface is a hypernym of tread; that is, surface is a word with a broader meaning than tread:

tread: the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire
surface: the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary

tread (noun)	surface (noun)
a step in walking or running	the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step	a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight
the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground	a superficial aspect as opposed to the real nature of something
the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire	information that has become public
	the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
	the outermost level of the land or sea

tread (adjective)	surface (adjective)
	on the surface

tread (verb)	surface (verb)
crush as if by treading on	appear or become visible; make a showing
brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center	put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
mate with (used of male birds)	come to the surface
tread or stomp heavily or roughly
put down or press the foot, place the foot
apply (the tread) to a tire

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