What is another word for toed?

Pronunciation: [tˈə͡ʊd] (IPA)

Toed is a verb that refers to the act of balancing or walking by tipping or lifting the toes. Some synonyms for toed include tiptoed, stepped lightly, walked gingerly, and trod softly. Tiptoed is a term used to describe someone who walks very quietly and carefully so as not to make a sound. Stepped lightly refers to a person who walks without making any noise, similar to tiptoed. Walked gingerly means being careful and cautious with every step taken. Trod softly means treading carefully and delicately, being mindful of one's surroundings. All these synonyms for toed illustrate how careful and delicate movements can be made, conveying a sense of discreetness and caution in the action.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Usage examples for Toed

When he played for the great master, Mozart tip-toed from the room and said softly to those present: "Pay heed to this boy.
"Beethoven The story of a little boy who was forced to practice"
Thomas Tapper
"But on Earth we have weather, and it happened a long, long time ago, back in the days of three-toed horses and ganoid fish.
"Long Ago, Far Away"
William Fitzgerald Jenkins AKA Murray Leinster
And he moved off, in his slovenly fitting uniform and large broad-toed shoes.
"Command"
William McFee

Famous quotes with Toed

  • This is my 25th year of being on stage. A lot of people who I kind of toed up to the starting line with are no longer in this position. I feel very, very lucky.
    Henry Rollins
  • I'd like to start off by telling you some great news. I got approved for a new reality show—it's an extreme makeover show for middle-aged lesbians, called "This Old Bull-Dyke". We already have a sponsor, too- Wolverine steel-toed boots has picked it up. We had another title, but the censors nixed it; it was originally going to be called, "Pimp My Muff!"
    Ron White
  • Wherever he steps, there always Endures traced in sand A large-toed footprint Which clamors to be tried out By his childish foot arriving From the virgin forests.
    Czesław Miłosz

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