Question 1 · Quick check
retrace
CEFRB2
/ɹiːˈtɹeɪs/
verb · noun
Türkçe translations
Translating…
In plain English
- 01
verb
To go back over the same route or steps.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo go back over something, usually in an attempt at rediscovery.
Examples
It can be hard to retrace your steps if you don't.
Retrace your steps and maybe you'll find your keys.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 2
- Citations
- 1
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo undergo retracement.
To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again.
noun
Extra meaningThe period when the beam of the cathode-ray tube returns to its initial horizontal position in order to start the next line of the display.
More examples
In contextHe retraced his steps, and found his keys where he had dropped them.
Instead of retracing my route, I have elected to walk across Blackpool to the town's remaining large station, although even this has been greatly reduced in size.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.
Nearby
Origin
verb
From French retracer, from Middle French retracier.