Synonyms for

Trail

Verb / treɪl / Another word for trail — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a path or track made for walking or running in the countryside or wilderness

Synonyms & similar words

dropbehind tag dog givechase tail track getbehind goafter lead hangback dropback shack chaseafter train chase drag path track route course way footpath walkway lane byway alley passage corridor gangway aisle road street highway

Synonyms by register

Formal

path route track course

Informal

way line track

Literary

wake footprint trace

Antonyms

lead advance front forefront vanguard

Common collocations

  • follow the trail
  • blaze a trail
  • trail mix
  • mountain trail
  • hiking trail
  • trail of destruction
  • leave a trail
  • on the trail of

Word family

noun trail
verb trail
adjective trailing

Usage note

As a verb, 'trail' often implies following behind or being drawn out. Be mindful of its use in phrases like 'blaze a trail' which means to be a pioneer.

Example sentences

  1. We went for a hike on the trail and saw a deer.
  2. The trail was muddy after the rain.
  3. The park has a nature trail with signs explaining the plants and animals.
  4. The dog trailed behind us on the walk.
  5. The detective followed the suspect's trail.

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