Meaning
A small mark or sign showing that someone or something has been there.
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Word origin
From Old French tracier, meaning to make a way or follow a path.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- tracier
Grammar
Examples
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A trace is a sign that someone has been there.
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"Traces of" means small amounts left behind.
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"Trace" can also mean a very small amount of something.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 6: trace, pool, indistinct and 7 more words.