relay — a race between teams where each team member runs part of the distance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a race between teams where each team member runs part of the distance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːleɪ/
Example Sentences
- The 4x100m relay team dropped the baton and came in last place.
- Please relay my apologies to the client for being late.
- The gossip relay system in our office is faster than email.
relay
NOUN[/ˈriːleɪ/]
a race between teams where each team member runs part of the distance
💡 Concept
In a relay race, a runner passes the baton to the next teammate.
🎵 Rhyme
Despite the delay, the relay becomes a thrilling display!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈriːleɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈriːleɪ/
🌳Etymology
Prefixre--
Rootlay
🎵Rhyme
delaydisplaytodayaway
delay
display
today
away
🔗Collocations
relay race
relay a message
relay station
relay team
relay information
live relay
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The 4x100m relay team dropped the baton and came in last place.”
“Please relay my apologies to the client for being late.”
😄 Fun example
“The gossip relay system in our office is faster than email.”
“The satellite relay made global communication possible.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
transmitpass onconveyforwardcommunicate
Antonyms
withholdblockstop
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batonhandoverbroadcasttransmissionswitch
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