race (Meaning)
race (n)
any competition
a contest of speed
people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
a canal for a current of water
race (v)
move hurridly
compete in a race
to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others
cause to move fast or to rush or race
race (v. t.)
To raze.
To cause to contend in a race; to drive at high speed; as, to race horses.
To run a race with.
race (n.)
A root.
The descendants of a common ancestor; a family, tribe, people, or nation, believed or presumed to belong to the same stock; a lineage; a breed.
Company; herd; breed.
A variety of such fixed character that it may be propagated by seed.
Peculiar flavor, taste, or strength, as of wine; that quality, or assemblage of qualities, which indicates origin or kind, as in wine; hence, characteristic flavor; smack.
Hence, characteristic quality or disposition.
A progress; a course; a movement or progression.
Esp., swift progress; rapid course; a running.
Hence: The act or process of running in competition; a contest of speed in any way, as in running, riding, driving, skating, rowing, sailing; in the plural, usually, a meeting for contests in the running of horses; as, he attended the races.
Competitive action of any kind, especially when prolonged; hence, career; course of life.
A strong or rapid current of water, or the channel or passage for such a current; a powerful current or heavy sea, sometimes produced by the meeting of two tides; as, the Portland Race; the of Alderney.
The current of water that turns a water wheel, or the channel in which it flows; a mill race.
A channel or guide along which a shuttle is driven back and forth, as in a loom, sewing machine, etc.
race (v. i.)
To run swiftly; to contend in a race; as, the animals raced over the ground; the ships raced from port to port.
To run too fast at times, as a marine engine or screw, when the screw is lifted out of water by the action of a heavy sea.
race ()
A game, match, etc., open only to losers in early stages of contests.
Synonyms & Antonyms of race
race Sentence Examples
- The marathon was a grueling race, testing the endurance of even the most skilled runners.
- The racecar sped around the track at an astonishing pace, leaving its opponents in the dust.
- The race to the finish line was intense, with every athlete pushing themselves to the limit.
- The race for the championship was tight, with the top contenders separated by mere points.
- The human race has made remarkable progress in science and technology over the centuries.
- The race for a cure for cancer continues, with researchers working tirelessly to find a breakthrough.
- The race to the moon was a historic event that captured the imagination of the world.
- The race for equality and justice is an ongoing struggle, with many still fighting for their rights.
- The human race has a unique capacity for both great compassion and great cruelty.
- The race for technological advancement has led to many remarkable innovations, but also to concerns about its impact on society.
FAQs About the word race
any competition, a contest of speed, people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock, (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; u
clan,family, tribe, house,folks, household, dynasty, line, lineage, blood
descent, birth, extraction, descent, birth,origin, extraction, origin, pedigree,ancestry
The marathon was a grueling race, testing the endurance of even the most skilled runners.
The racecar sped around the track at an astonishing pace, leaving its opponents in the dust.
The race to the finish line was intense, with every athlete pushing themselves to the limit.
The race for the championship was tight, with the top contenders separated by mere points.
