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- pronunciation:
- reIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sport or contest of speed.
My brother cried when he came in last in the race.
- similar words:
- run
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| definition 2: |
any process in which the goal is to do something sooner or more quickly than others; competition.
Russia beat the United States in the race to put the first person in outer space.- synonyms:
- competition, contest
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| definition 3: |
the political contest before an election.
Most of the neighborhood supported Mr. Ruiz in his race for mayor. |
| related words: |
canal, competition, contest, dash, election, event, meet |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
races, racing, raced |
| definition 1: |
to take part in a contest of speed.
Our favorite horse is injured and will not race today.- similar words:
- compete, run, spring
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| definition 2: |
to move at high speed.
I raced to school so that I would get there before the last bell.- synonyms:
- dart, dash, run, rush, speed, tear
- similar words:
- bolt, clip, course, fly, hasten, hurry, hustle, sprint, whiz, zip, zoom
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| definition 3: |
to run or compete against.
"I'll race you to the road and back," said Tina.- synonyms:
- compete against
- similar words:
- run
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| definition 4: |
to cause to run or move at high speed.
The ambulance raced her to the hospital after the accident.The drivers raced their engines at the starting line.- synonyms:
- accelerate, rush
- similar words:
- hasten, hurry, hustle, run, whisk
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| related words: |
accelerate, dart, go, rush, scramble, scurry, speed, spur |
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