traces
Translation
traces, vestiges, remnants
Examples
The police found traces of blood at the scene.
The police found traces of blood at the scene.
There were traces of an old Roman road.
There were traces of an old Roman road.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) small marks or amounts of (sth.) The police found traces of blood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: marks, signs, vestiges, remnants, hints
Etymology
From Old French 'tracer' (to follow, mark out), from Latin 'trahere' (to pull, draw). The marks left by something being pulled.
Memory Tips
Think of 'tracing' a drawing – you follow the lines. 'Traces' are the lines or marks left behind.