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race

1 of 2verb
/reɪs/
Forms:races,racing,raced,raced
1

to compete against someone to see who is the fastest

A2
  • The children race each other to the tree.
  • They are racing to see who reaches the hilltop first.
  • Tomorrow, I will race in the city marathon.
  • Horses race around the track, hoping to win.
Synonyms:
2

to move or advance quickly

  • She raced to the bus stop, hoping to catch the last bus of the night.
  • The runners raced toward the finish line, giving it their all.
  • The children raced across the playground, laughing and shouting.
  • The athletes raced around the track, their feet barely touching the ground.
  • He raced through the crowd, eager to get to the front.
Antonyms:
3

to drive a vehicle or ride an animal at a very high speed

transitive
  • He loves to race his motorcycle on the open highway, feeling the wind in his face.
  • They raced their horses across the field, enjoying the thrill of speed.
  • She raced her bike down the hill, feeling the rush of adrenaline.
  • He raced his boat across the lake, cutting through the water at top speed.
  • They raced their bikes through the city, weaving in and out of traffic.
Synonyms:
4

to work or move as quickly as possible in order to achieve a goal or complete a task

transitive
  • She raced to finish her report before the deadline approached.
  • They raced to gather supplies for the emergency, knowing time was running out.
  • The team raced to build the shelter before the storm hit.
  • She raced to prepare dinner, hoping to have everything ready for her guests.
  • The volunteers raced to clean up the park before the event started.