Trace means evidence or a visible mark, or a very small amount of something.
(noun)
- An example of a trace is a footprint at a crime scene.
- An example of a trace is a small smile, a trace of a smile.
Trace means to follow along a route, to a copy something by following along or to find something or someone.
(verb)
- An example of to trace is to follow the same route as a prior traveler.
- An example of to trace is to draw over a picture to copy it onto a new piece of paper.
- An example of to trace is to track down a criminal.
Trace means happening in very small amounts.
(adjective)An example of trace used as an adjective is in the phrase "trace substances," which means substances of which there are tiny amounts.