trace — meaning in English

English meaning

• footprint noun The mark left by a foot on a soft surface such as sand or snow.
• mark noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
• smear verb To spread a soft or sticky substance across a surface, often messily.
• trace noun A small mark, sign, or amount left behind that shows something existed or happened.
• track noun A rough path or trail, often left by repeated use.

Senses

trace is used for these senses in English:

• footprint The impression of the foot in a soft substance such as sand or snow.
• mark A visible impression or sign; a blemish, scratch, or stain, whether accidental or intentional. [from 9th c.]
• smear A mark made by smearing.
• track A mark left by something that has passed along.

footprint — full definition

1. noun The mark left by a foot on a soft surface such as sand or snow.
2. noun The impact or presence of something, especially environmental or physical (figurative).
3. noun The amount of physical space something takes up.

mark — full definition

1. noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
2. noun A number or grade given for the quality of academic work.
3. noun A target, or the intended victim of a scam.
4. verb To put a visible sign or symbol on something, or to grade schoolwork.
5. verb To acknowledge or celebrate an event.

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