Backtrack
Backtrack verb - Retrace one's course.
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Synonyms for Backtrack
Return and backtrack are semantically related in double back topic. In some cases you can use "Return" instead a verb "Backtrack".
Nearby Word: backtracking
Return
Return verb - To bring, send, or put back to a former or proper place.
Backtrack and return are semantically related in double back topic. You can use "Backtrack" instead a verb "Return".
Both words in one sentence
- Golden Sun: Dark Dawn has "points of no return", beyond which you cannot backtrack to get things you miss.
Source: Guide Dang It / Eastern RPG - Fortunately, you can backtrack to the last room you entered (good for instadeath), and if you have no save before the point of no return, you can at least restart the *chapter* instead of the whole game...
Source: Guide Dang It / Adventure -
Point of No Return: While you can backtrack as many floors as you like at any time to search for treasure and secrets, you should do so before inserting the four mechanical parts on floor 12.
Source: Video Game / Legend of Grimrock
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