A2noun 1K

Track

🇬🇧 UK /["/træk/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/træk/"]/

Meaning of Track

rails (= metal bars) that a train moves along

In simple words: A path or line that something follows.

Track in a sentence

• We will meet at the track for our training session.
• The athlete ran around the track three times.
• You can track your fitness progress with this app.
• It's important to track your expenses every month.
• The train is on the same track, so it should arrive soon.

How to use Track

Use 'track' when talking about following or monitoring something, like a journey or progress. It can also mean a physical path. Avoid in very formal writing unless referring to music tracks.

Grammar pattern

track + object

Memory hint

Think of a train 'track' leading you on a journey.

Related words

Collocations with Track

• rail
• railroad
• railway
• lay
• cross
• come off
• layout
• rail
• railroad
• railway
• lay
• cross
• come off
• layout
• championship
• event
• meet
• narrow
• wide
• steep
• follow
• lead
• fork
• along a/​the track
• down a/​the track
• up a/​the track
• off the beaten track
• on the right track
• onto the right track
• deep
• fresh
• animal
• leave
• make
• cover
• marks
• on the track of
• freeze in your tracks
• halt in your tracks
• stop in your tracks
• fast
• inside
• parallel
• switch
• along a/​the track
• on (a/​the) track
• track for
• keep track of something
• lose track of something
• album
• live
• pre-recorded
• create
• cut
• lay down
• feature somebody/​something
• include something
• title
• list
• listing
• album
• live
• pre-recorded
• create
• cut
• lay down
• feature somebody/​something
• include something
• title
• list
• listing

Synonyms for Track

• follow
• monitor
• record
• trace
• pursue

Opposites of Track

• ignore
• neglect

Common mistakes with Track

• Confused with 'tack' (to change direction)
• Using 'track' as a noun without specifying what is being tracked
• Mixing up meanings of track (e.g., a race track vs. tracking progress)

Frequently asked questions about Track

What does Track mean?

A path or line that something follows.

What is the definition of Track?

rails (= metal bars) that a train moves along

How do you use Track in a sentence?

We will meet at the track for our training session.

Can you give another example of Track?

The athlete ran around the track three times.

What are synonyms for Track?

Common alternatives include follow, monitor, record, trace, pursue.

What is the opposite of Track?

Opposite meanings include ignore, neglect.

What words go with Track?

It commonly pairs with rail, railroad, railway, lay, cross, come off, layout, rail, railroad, railway, lay, cross, come off, layout, championship, event, meet, narrow, wide, steep, follow, lead, fork, along a/​the track, down a/​the track, up a/​the track, off the beaten track, on the right track, onto the right track, deep, fresh, animal, leave, make, cover, marks, on the track of, freeze in your tracks, halt in your tracks, stop in your tracks, fast, inside, parallel, switch, along a/​the track, on (a/​the) track, track for, keep track of something, lose track of something, album, live, pre-recorded, create, cut, lay down, feature somebody/​something, include something, title, list, listing, album, live, pre-recorded, create, cut, lay down, feature somebody/​something, include something, title, list, listing.

What are common mistakes when using Track?

Confused with 'tack' (to change direction) Using 'track' as a noun without specifying what is being tracked Mixing up meanings of track (e.g., a race track vs. tracking progress)

How do you pronounce Track?

US: /["/træk/"]/, UK: /["/træk/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Track?

Use 'track' when talking about following or monitoring something, like a journey or progress. It can also mean a physical path. Avoid in very formal writing unless referring to music tracks.

What CEFR level is Track?

"Track" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.