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Tracing the shape helped me draw the leaf.
What does Tracing mean?
following or copying an outline or path.
Dictionary definition
Tracing is the act of following, copying, outlining, or finding the path of something.
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The class practised tracing letters before writing them alone.
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Practice 1
What does tracing mean?
Tracing means following a line, shape, path, or source.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to tracing?
Outlining is close when tracing means drawing around a shape or edge.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for tracing?
Freehand drawing contrasts with tracing because it does not use a guide outline.
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WordTracing.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningTracing means following or copying an outline or path.
ExampleExample: Tracing the shape helped me draw the leaf.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- tray · sing
- Strongest beat
- tray
- Ending
- sing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tray.
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Synonyms
Words like Tracing
copyingMaking something look like another thing.
outliningDrawing or marking the outside edge.
trackingFollowing the path or progress of something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
freehand drawingDrawing without tracing an outline.
guessingTrying without following evidence or a path.
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Word family
Tracing word family
Base word
tracing
noun
tracing
Following or copying an outline or path.
verb
trace
To follow, copy, outline, or find a path.
verb
traced
Followed, copied, or found a path.
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