trace (B1)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: treɪs
Definition
A very small sign or amount of something that shows that someone or something was present or existed, or that something happened.
Examples
There was no trace of the missing hikers.
The only trace of the ancient civilization is a few scattered ruins.
She could detect a trace of perfume in the air.
How to Use trace
- trace of (prepositional phrase)
- A very small sign or amount of something. — "There was no trace of a struggle."
- trace back to (prepositional phrase)
- To find the origin or cause of something by following its history. — "The disease can be traced back to contaminated food."
- trace something (verb)
- To follow the course or development of something. — "We need to trace the source of the problem."
- trace something (verb)
- To draw or copy something by drawing lines on top of it. — "Please trace the diagram in your notebook."
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