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Vocabulary Entry
trace
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A mark, object, or sign that indicates the presence of something or provides evidence.
Example Sentences
"The detective found a trace of blood at the crime scene."
"There was a trace of hope in her voice."
"Scientists discovered a trace of ancient life in the rock samples."
V
verb
To follow or discover the course of something.
Example Sentences
"She used a map to trace the route of their journey."
"He needs to trace the origins of this artifact."
"The artist will trace the outline before painting."