trailed

[treɪld]

trailed Definition

• 1. to pull something behind you, especially along the ground
• 2. to follow someone or something closely, especially in order to observe them

Using trailed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "trailed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The dog trailed its leash behind it.

• Example

  The little girl trailed her fingers in the water.

• Example

  The detective trailed the suspect for days.

• Example

  The hiker trailed behind the rest of the group.

trailed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for trailed

• dragged
• pulled
• hauled
• shadowed
• pursued
• towed
• stalked

Phrases with trailed

• trail off

  to become gradually quieter or fainter and then stop

  Example

  Her voice trailed off as she fell asleep.

• trail mix

  a mixture of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and sometimes chocolate or other sweets, eaten as a snack by hikers and others

  Example

  I always bring trail mix on my hikes for a quick energy boost.

• blaze a trail

  to be the first to do something or go somewhere, creating a path for others to follow

  Example

  She blazed a trail for women in the male-dominated field of engineering.

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Summary: trailed in Brief

To 'trail' [treɪld] means to pull something behind you or to follow someone or something closely. Examples include 'The dog trailed its leash behind it' and 'The detective trailed the suspect for days.' 'Trail' also appears in phrases like 'trail off,' meaning to become gradually quieter, and 'blaze a trail,' meaning to be the first to do something or go somewhere.