Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
retrace
verb
/riːˈtreɪs/
Definition
To go back over a path or route that has already been taken.
Examples
- After realizing he was lost, he decided to retrace his steps.
- She had to retrace her research to find the original source of the information.
- He retraced his journey to discover the abandoned path he had missed.
Meaning
Retrace means to follow back over the same route or to revisit a previous state or condition.
Synonyms
- Backtrack
- Revisit
- Retrace one’s steps
- Rewalk
