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backtracks

/ˈbækˌtræks/ /ˈbækˌtɹæks/

Meanings
noun
The act of backtracking

Examples :

"After realizing she gave the wrong answer, the student's backtracks were confusing to the teacher. "
action process

Related Words

Illustration properly

properly adverb

/ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/

In a proper manner, appropriately, suitably; correctly, justifiably

"To get a good grade on the test, you need to answer the questions properly. "

Illustration racetrack

racetrack noun

/ˈɹeɪsˌtɹæk/

A course over which any type of races are run.

"The horses ran very fast around the racetrack. "

Illustration opposite

opposite noun

/ˈɒpəsɪt/ /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/

Something opposite or contrary to something else.

"My brother's opinion is the opposite of mine on the best way to study for the exam. "

Illustration realizing

realizing verb

/ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈriːəˌlaɪzɪŋ/

To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into reality; to bring into real existence

"The objectives of the project were never fully realized."

Illustration racehorse

racehorse noun

/ˈreɪsˌhɔːrs/ /ˈreɪsˌhɔːsɪz/

A horse that competes in races.

"The expensive racehorse trained every day to prepare for the big competition. "

Illustration backtracking

backtracking verb

/ˈbæˌktɹækɪŋ/ /ˈbækˌtɹækɪŋ/

To retrace one's steps.

"I dropped my sunglasses and had to backtrack to find them."

Illustration sunglasses

sunglasses noun

/ˈsʌnˌɡlæsɪz/

Tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun.

"My dad wore sunglasses to protect his eyes from the bright sunlight on the bike ride. "

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

Illustration student

student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration confusing

confusing verb

/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions for the new software program confused many of the employees. "

Illustration backtrack

backtrack noun

/ˈbæk.tɹæk/

The act of backtracking

"The backtrack on the project schedule caused delays. "

Illustration exercise

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."