Synonyms for trace

Other words for “trace”, grouped by meaning.

We found 18 synonyms for “trace”. The most common are hint, tint, suggestion, vestige, tincture.

noun a just detectable amount

noun an indication that something has been present

noun a suggestion of some quality

Synonymstouchghost

noun a drawing created by superimposing a semitransparent sheet of paper on the original image and copying on it the lines of the original image

Synonymstracing

verb follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

Synonymsfollow

verb make a mark or lines on a surface

verb to go back over again

Synonymsretrace

verb pursue or chase relentlessly

Synonymshoundhunt

verb read with difficulty

Synonymsdecipher

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University