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- pronunciation:
- reIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A race is a kind of competition, or contest. To win the competition, you have to be the fastest. People often run, ride horses, or drive cars in a race, but there are other kinds of races too.
My dad is going to be in a bicycle race on Saturday. We're going to come and watch.
- similar words:
- run
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| definition 2: |
When people are trying to get elected as leaders in government, they compete with each other for months before the election comes up. This competition is called a "race."
The candidates for governor of the state are in a close race. It's impossible to say who will win.- synonyms:
- campaign
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| related words: |
canal, competition, contest, dash, election, event, meet |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
races, racing, raced |
| definition 1: |
When you race, you join other people in a contest of speed. You try very hard to be faster than everybody else. When horses race, their rider has them go as fast as they can, and people watch to see which horse is the fastest at the end.
Nick injured his ankle and can't race today.- similar words:
- compete, run, spring
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| definition 2: |
When something races, it moves very fast. When a person races, they go fast because they are in a hurry to get somewhere or do something else.
The police car raced down the highway.Kaylee raced to the bus just before it was going to leave.Jonah raced through breakfast because he wanted to get to baseball practice early.- synonyms:
- dash, run, rush, speed, tear
- similar words:
- bolt, clip, course, fly, hurry, sprint
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| definition 3: |
When you race someone, you try to go faster than them. If you go faster, you are the winner of your competition.
My sister and I like to race each other on our bikes.Dave raced Jordan to the end of the block.- synonyms:
- compete against
- similar words:
- run
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| definition 4: |
When you race a thing or person to a place, you make them get there at high speed.
The ambulance raced Richard to the hospital after his accident.- synonyms:
- accelerate, rush
- similar words:
- hurry, run, whisk
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| related words: |
accelerate, go, rush, speed |
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