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trails

Pronunciation: [treɪlz]

Word

Learn how to use trails in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) a trail is a path or track that people, animals, or vehicles can follow. Think of it like a small road in the woods where you can walk or ride a bike.

Example

We went for a walk on a beautiful trail in the mountains.

Example

There was no trail to follow, and we got lost in the woods.

Example

Have you ever hiked on a trail before?

Context: “observation”

(verb) to trail means to follow someone or something while staying a little behind. This can happen when you're observing someone or when something is behind another object.

Example

The dog loves to trail behind us when we go for a walk.

Example

The car didn't trail behind; it sped ahead of us.

Example

Can you trail the bus and see where it goes?

Context: “sports”

(verb) to trail can also mean to be behind in a race or competition. If you have fewer points or are farther back than your opponent, you are trailing.

Example

Our team was trailing at half-time but made a great comeback.

Example

She was not trailing; she finished first in the race.

Example

Which team is trailing the most in the championship?

How to pronounce trails

Pronunciation: [treɪlz]

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