trace Synonyms
Another word for trace
• verb (Context 1)
To find or discover someone or something by diligent investigation.
"Public health officials worked quickly to track down the source of the foodborne illness."
• noun (Context 2)
A mark, object, or other indication of the existence or passing of something.
"Archaeologists uncovered faint traces of an ancient settlement beneath the desert sand."
• verb (Context 3)
To follow or mark the course, history, or development of something.
"The historian's new book traces the evolution of maritime trade across the Mediterranean."
• noun (Context 4)
A barely discernible quantity or quality of something, such as an emotion, substance, or accent.
"She spoke fluent English with only a slight hint of her native French accent."
• verb (Context 5)
To copy a drawing, map, or design by drawing over its lines on a superimposed piece of transparent paper.
"The young artist used parchment paper to copy the intricate botanical illustrations."
• verb (Context 6)
To draw or form a line or pattern by moving a finger or an object lightly over a surface.
"She absentmindedly traced the rim of her coffee cup while listening to the lecture."
• noun (Context 7)
Each of the two side straps, chains, or ropes by which a horse or other draft animal is attached to a vehicle that it is pulling.
"The coachman checked the leather traces to ensure the horses were securely hitched to the carriage."
Opposites of trace
The opposite of trace shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: