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- pronunciation:
- reIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a competition in which one wins by being the fastest.
The winning driver has won four other races this year.The runners train for their races in different ways.
- synonyms:
- derby
- similar words:
- run
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| definition 2: |
any competitive process, esp. one in which timing or speed is a factor.
Russia beat the United States in the race to put the first person in outer space.- synonyms:
- competition, contest
- similar words:
- rivalry
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| definition 3: |
the political competition prior to an election.
The candidates are in a close race for president.- synonyms:
- campaign
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| definition 4: |
an artificial channel through which water moves to generate hydroelectric power.
- synonyms:
- millrace, spillway
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| related words: |
canal, chase, competition, contest, dash, election, event, heat, meet |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
races, racing, raced |
| definition 1: |
to take part in a contest of speed.
The horse is injured and will not race today.- similar words:
- compete, run, spring
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| definition 2: |
to move at high speed.
The car raced around the track.She raced through breakfast.- synonyms:
- dart, dash, run, rush, speed, tear
- similar words:
- bolt, career, clip, course, fly, hasten, hie, hurry, hustle, scud, sprint, whiz, zip, zoom
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| related words: |
accelerate, dart, fleet, fling, go, rush, scramble, scurry, scuttle, speed |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to run or compete against.
The brothers raced each other to school each morning.- synonyms:
- compete against
- similar words:
- run
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| definition 2: |
to cause to run or move at high speed.
He raced his engine in impatience.- synonyms:
- accelerate, rush, speed
- similar words:
- hasten, hurry, hustle, rev, run, whisk
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| related words: |
accelerate, spur |
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