race

noun
UK: /reɪs/
US: /reɪs/

  1. A competition to see who is the fastest.

    1. The kids had a race to the corner and back. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete trained hard for the upcoming race to improve their time. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of people with shared ancestry or physical characteristics.

    1. People of all race should be treated with respect. [ ] [ ]
    2. Understanding the history of different race is essential for social progress. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stock rivalry people dash competition
race verb

  1. To compete in a contest of speed.

    1. We will race to the store and back again. [ ] [ ]
    2. The two teams will race against each other this weekend in the regatta. [ ] [ ]

  2. To move very fast.

    1. My heart began to race as I heard the news. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ambulance raced through the streets to reach the emergency. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "race" in English means: A competition to see who is the fastest., A group of people with shared ancestry or physical characteristics..

The phonetic transcription of "race" is /reɪs/ in British English and /reɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "race": stock, rivalry, people, dash, competition.

Example usage of "race": "The kids had a race to the corner and back.". More examples on the page.