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/træk/
path or course
Etymology
Etymology Information
'track' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'trak,' where 'trak' meant 'a path or course.'
Historical Evolution
'trak' transformed into the modern English word 'track' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a path or course,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a path or course laid out for running or racing.
The athletes ran on the track.
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Noun 2
a mark or line of marks left by a person, animal, or vehicle in passing.
The hunter followed the deer tracks.
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Verb 1
to follow the trail or movements of someone or something.
The detective tracked the suspect.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35