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- [bak-trak]
- /ˈbækˌtræk/
- /ˈbæk.træk/
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- [bak-trak]
- /ˈbækˌtræk/
Definitions of backtrack word
- verb backtrack If you backtrack on a statement or decision you have made, you do or say something that shows that you no longer agree with it or support it. 3
- verb backtrack If you backtrack, you go back along a path or route you have just used. 3
- verb backtrack If you backtrack in an account or explanation, you talk about things which happened before the ones you were previously talking about. 3
- verb backtrack to return by the same route by which one has come 3
- verb backtrack to retract or reverse one's opinion, action, policy, etc 3
- intransitive verb backtrack to return by the same path 3
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Origin of backtrack
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1715-25; back2 + track
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Parts of speech for Backtrack
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
backtrack popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
backtrack usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for backtrack
verb backtrack
- retract — to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, especially formally or explicitly; take back.
- fall back — to drop or descend under the force of gravity, as to a lower place through loss or lack of support.
- reverse — opposite or contrary in position, direction, order, or character: an impression reverse to what was intended; in reverse sequence.
- about-face — An about-face is a complete change of attitude or opinion.
- rethink — the act of reconsidering.
Antonyms for backtrack
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