Simple meaning
What does Trail mean?
a path you can follow.
Dictionary definition
A path or track used for walking, moving, or following.
Example sentences
Trail in a sentence
easy
The character will trail across the field.
medium
In science class, we watched how objects trail over time.
hard
Writers use words like trail to show clear movement and direction in a scene.
Synonyms
Words like Trail
pathClose meaning in many contexts.
trackSimilar meaning with a slightly different tone.
Antonyms
Opposite words
barrierA helpful opposite in common use.
dead endAnother useful contrast word.
Word family
Trail word family
Base word
trail
noun
trails
More than one path.
verb
trail
To follow behind.
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Practice 1
What does trail mean?
TRAIL means a path you can follow.
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