CEFR B1

traces

noun

Meaning

Small amounts or signs that something existed or was present in a place.

Examples

The police found traces of gunpowder on his clothing.
There are still traces of the ancient civilization in the valley.

Synonyms: signs, marks, vestiges, remnants

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traces (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtreɪsɪz/

Definition

Small amounts or signs that something existed or was present in a place.

Examples

The police found traces of gunpowder on his clothing.
There are still traces of the ancient civilization in the valley.
She could detect traces of irony in his voice.

How to Use traces

traces of (collocation): a small quantity or sign of something — "The lab report showed traces of mercury in the water."
leave no traces (idiom): to disappear completely without evidence — "The thief was careful to leave no traces behind."

Synonyms of traces

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