race

/ɹˈe‍ɪs/

/ˈɹeɪs/

[verb] [noun]

to race

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to compete with someone to see who is the fastest; to take part in a race

synonyms : run

move hurridly

synonyms : belt along

antonyms : linger

cause to move fast or to rush or race

synonyms : rush

to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others

Race

[NOUN]

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin

an attempt to achieve something first in a competition, contest, etc.

(biology) a taxonomic category below species that has a distinct feature from other groups in the same species

synonyms : subspecies

a canal for a current of water

synonyms : raceway

the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller

synonyms : airstream

backwash

slipstream

wash

Examples

1. The fast runner won the race by a wide margin.

2. Spectators called out advice to the competitors during the race.

3. The young athlete won a medal in the race.

4. My people have a horse in this race, too.

Nearby words

rabbit-eared bandicoot