backtracked Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to retrace one's steps or decisions. Example Sentence Ella backtracked when she realized she had offended her teacher. More Example Sentences They backtracked when they took a wrong turn. Synonyms retraced; reversed; withdrew Antonyms move forward Hear It! Say It! Write It! backtracked Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: