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trailed

 

[ treɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'trailed' is the past tense of the verb 'trail'. It means to follow behind someone or something, often at a distance. This can refer to following a person during a journey or being behind a group. The term can also be used metaphorically to indicate that something is left behind or dragged along. 'Trailed' suggests a sense of motion where the subject is lagging or not in the lead.

Synonyms

followed, pursued, shadowed, tagged along

Examples of usage

  • She trailed behind the crowd.
  • The dog trailed its owner into the park.
  • The smoke trailed off into the sky.
  • He trailed his fingers through the water.

Translations

Translations of the word "trailed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 seguido

🇮🇳 पीछा किया गया

🇩🇪 nachgegangen

🇮🇩 diikuti

🇺🇦 слідував

🇵🇱 śledzony

🇯🇵 追跡された

🇫🇷 poursuivi

🇪🇸 seguido

🇹🇷 takip edilen

🇰🇷 추적된

🇸🇦 تمت متابعته

🇨🇿 sledovaný

🇸🇰 sledovaný

🇨🇳 被跟踪

🇸🇮 sleden

🇮🇸 fylgt

🇰🇿 қадағаланған

🇬🇪 გადამოწმებული

🇦🇿 izlənilmiş

🇲🇽 seguido

Word origin

The word 'trail' has its origins in Middle English, deriving from the word 'trailen', which meant to drag or pull along. This Middle English term came from the Old French word 'trailer', itself stemming from the Latin word 'tractare', meaning to drag or handle. The concept of trailing involves a sense of following or moving behind something or someone, which aligns with its etymological roots. The use of 'trail' has evolved over time, expanding in meaning to include both physical following as well as more abstract interpretations such as following someone’s influence or example. As language evolved, so did the applications of 'trail', including its use in sports and recreational activities, where one might trail along a path or trail. The construction of the word in its various forms continues to reflect its original associations with movement and connection.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,696, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.