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Noun (6 meanings)
1. a just detectable amount.
Example:
- “he speaks French with a trace of an accent”
trace is a type of:
- small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount (noun) - an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
types of trace:
- spark (noun) - a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
trace is derivationally related to:
- to trace (verb) - discover traces of
Examples:
- “there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim”,
- “a tincture of condescension”
trace is a type of:
- indication, indicant (noun) - something that serves to indicate or suggest
types of trace:
- footprint (noun) - a trace suggesting that something was once present or felt or otherwise important
Examples:
- “there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone”,
- “he detected a ghost of a smile on her face”
trace is a type of:
- suggestion, proposition, proffer (noun) - a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
4. a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image.
trace is a type of:
- drawing (noun) - a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines
trace is derivationally related to:
5. either of two lines that connect a horse's harness to a wagon or other vehicle or to a whiffletree.
6. a visible mark (as a footprint) left by the passage of person or animal or vehicle.
Verb (8 meanings)
1. follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something; "We must follow closely the economic development is Cuba" ; "trace the student's progress".
to trace is a way to:
- to analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas (verb) - consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Verb group:
- to keep up, keep abreast, follow (verb) - keep informed
- to watch, observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on (verb) - follow with the eyes or the mind
Examples:
- “draw a line”,
- “trace the outline of a figure in the sand”
to trace is a way to:
- to mark (verb) - make or leave a mark on
ways to trace:
- to circumscribe (verb) - draw a line around
- to circumscribe (verb) - to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect
- to construct (verb) - draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions
- to inscribe (verb) - draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible
- to write (verb) - mark or trace on a surface
to trace is derivationally related to:
- delineation, depiction, limning, line drawing (noun) - a drawing of the outlines of forms or objects
- depiction, delineation, portrayal (noun) - representation by drawing or painting etc
- drawing (noun) - a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines
- line (noun) - a mark that is long relative to its width
- lineation (noun) - the act of marking or outlining with lines
- outline, lineation (noun) - the line that appears to bound an object
- tracer (noun) - an instrument used to make tracings
- tracing (noun) - the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
- tracing, trace (noun) - a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image
Verb group:
Examples:
- “we retraced the route we took last summer”,
- “trace your path”
Examples:
- “The hunters traced the deer into the woods”,
- “the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him”
to trace is a way to:
- to chase, chase after, trail, tail, tag, give chase, dog, go after, track (verb) - go after with the intent to catch
ways to trace:
- to ferret (verb) - hound or harry relentlessly
to trace is derivationally related to:
- hound, hound dog (noun) - any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
- hunt, hunting (noun) - the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
- hunt, hunting (noun) - the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts
- hunter, huntsman (noun) - someone who hunts game
5. discover traces of.
to trace
Example:
- “She traced the circumstances of her birth”
to trace is a way to:
- to detect, observe, find, discover, notice (verb) - discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
to trace is derivationally related to:
- trace (noun) - a visible mark (as a footprint) left by the passage of person or animal or vehicle
- trace, hint, suggestion (noun) - a just detectable amount
6. make one's course or travel along a path; travel or pass over, around, or along.
to trace
Examples:
- “The children traced along the edge of the dark forest”,
- “The women traced the pasture”
to trace is a way to:
- to proceed, go forward, continue (verb) - move ahead
7. copy by following the lines of the original drawing on a transparent sheet placed upon it; make a tracing of.
to trace
Examples:
- “trace a design”,
- “trace a pattern”