backtrack

The word “backtrack” has 2 syllables: back-track.

It's pronounced as /ˈbækˌtræk/.

What is synonym and antonym for backtrack?

In the thesaurus, “backtrack” has 7 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for backtrack along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for backtrack

backpedal
fall back
go back
retract
reverse
revert
revoke

Antonyms for backtrack

fulfill
keep
maintain
satisfy
support

Meanings of backtrack

noun

The act of backtracking.

verb

To retrace one's steps.
To repeat or review work already done.
To taxi down an active runway in the opposite direction to that being used for takeoff.
To exercise a racehorse around the racetrack in the opposite direction to that in which races are run.

Example Sentences

The hikers had to backtrack when they realized they had taken the wrong trail.
It's important to admit mistakes and be willing to backtrack to correct them.
The politician attempted to backtrack on his controversial statement, but the damage was already done.
We had to backtrack through the city streets to find the restaurant we passed earlier.
The software developers needed to backtrack to an earlier version of the code to fix a critical bug.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to backtrack, such as: backpedal, fall back, fulfill, go back, keep, maintain, retract.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.