retracing Definition
to go back over something, especially a route or steps previously taken.
Using retracing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retracing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
After realizing he was lost, he retraced his steps to find his way back.
Example
The detective retraced the victim's last known movements to gather clues.
Example
She retraced her family history to learn more about her ancestors.
retracing Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for retracing
Phrases with retracing
retrace one's route/steps
to go back over the same path that one has just taken
Example
I realized I had dropped my keys somewhere, so I had to retrace my steps to find them.
retrace one's ancestry
to research and follow one's family lineage
Example
She spent years retracing her ancestry and discovering her family's history.
retrace one's thoughts
to think back over one's previous thoughts or ideas
Example
He retraced his thoughts to try and remember where he had left his phone.
Summary: retracing in Brief
The verb 'retracing' [ri-treys-ing] means to go back over something, especially a route or steps previously taken. It is often used to describe going back over a path to find something lost or to gather information. Examples include 'After realizing he was lost, he retraced his steps to find his way back.' and 'The detective retraced the victim's last known movements to gather clues.'
