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.
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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.
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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.
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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.