retrace Synonyms & Antonyms
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Retrace as a Verb
To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again.
To go back over something, usually in an attempt at rediscovery.
He retraced his steps, and found his keys where he had dropped them.
To undergo retracement.
To go back over something, usually in an attempt of rediscovery.
He retraced his steps, and found his keys where he had dropped them.
Retrace as a Noun
The 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.
An instance of retracement.
Retrace in a Sentence
He retraced his steps, and found his keys where he had dropped them.
Word Forms & Grammar
retrace (third-person singular simple present retraces, present participle retracing, simple past and past participle retraced)
retrace (plural retraces)
Words That Rhyme With Retrace
Origin of Retrace
From French retracer, from Middle French retracier.
Retrace: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹiːˈtɹeɪs/ |
| Meaning | To trace (a line, etc. in drawing) again |
| Plural | retraces |
| Verb forms | retraces, retracing, retraced |
Common Questions About Retrace
Is retrace a verb or a noun?
Retrace is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of retrace?
The plural of retrace is retraces.
What is the past tense of retrace?
The past tense of retrace is retraced. The present participle is retracing.