to retrace
Pronunciation
/ɹiˈtɹeɪs/

Definition & Meaning of "retrace"in English

to retrace
01

to return somewhere from the same way that one has come

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Movement verb
Regular
Present tense
retrace
3rd person singular
retraces
Present participle
retracing
Past simple
retraced
Past participle
retraced
Examples
After realizing he forgot his keys, he had to retrace his steps back to the car.
02

reassemble mentally

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