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a trace of — a very small amount or sign of something that is barely noticeable

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a very small amount or sign of something that is barely noticeable

Pronunciation (IPA): /ə treɪs ʌv/

Korean meaning: 거의 알아차릴 수 없을 정도의 극소량, 미량

Korean pronunciation: 어 **트레**이스 오브

Example Sentences

  • The chef claimed there was only a trace of garlic, but my vampire friend still ran away screaming.
  • Scientists detected a trace of water on the distant planet.
  • She spoke with a trace of her childhood accent when she was nervous.

a trace of

NOUN

//ə treɪs ʌv//

a very small amount or sign of something that is barely noticeable

a trace of concept
💡 Concept

I caught a trace of cinnamon in the air as she opened the bakery door.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ə treɪs ʌv/
🇬🇧 UK/ə treɪs ɒv/

🌳Etymology

Roottrace

Origin

trace는 프랑스어 'tracer'(발자취를 따라가다)에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 동물의 발자취를 의미했다가 점차 '희미한 흔적'의 의미로 확장되었다.

🎵Rhyme

placefacespacecase
place
face
space
case

🔗Collocations

a trace of emotion
a trace of doubt
a trace of a smile
a trace of irony
without a trace of
a trace of accent

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The chef claimed there was only a trace of garlic, but my vampire friend still ran away screaming.”

“Scientists detected a trace of water on the distant planet.”

“She spoke with a trace of her childhood accent when she was nervous.”

😄 Fun example

“The witness claimed to see a trace of guilt in the suspect's eyes, but the jury wasn't convinced by such poetic testimony.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

a hint ofa touch ofa bit ofa shade ofa whisper of

Antonyms

abundanceplentyloads of

Related

traceremnantvestigesignindication

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