Race
Pronunciation: /ˈreɪs/
Race (noun)
- an event where people or animals try to be the fastest to reach a goal
- a group of people with shared physical traits, often linked to ancestry
- 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)
- to move very fast, often in a competition
Examples
- They raced to catch the bus.
- He raced down the street.