Race

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪs/

Race (noun)

  1. an event where people or animals try to be the fastest to reach a goal
  2. a group of people with shared physical traits, often linked to ancestry
  3. a competition between people to win a political position

Examples

  • The race was thrilling to watch.
  • She trained hard for the race.

Common collocations: win a race, enter a race, fast race, different races, race relations

Race (verb)

  1. to move very fast, often in a competition

Examples

  • They raced to catch the bus.
  • He raced down the street.

Synonyms of Race

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Race

  • when referring to a single person