race — a competition between runners, horses, vehicles, etc. to see which is fastest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a competition between runners, horses, vehicles, etc. to see which is fastest
Pronunciation (IPA): /reɪs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can race faster than me in her wheelchair!
- The snail won the race because the rabbit overslept again.
- She had to race through her homework before dinner.
race
NOUN[/reɪs/]
a competition between runners, horses, vehicles, etc. to see which is fastest
Children competing in a running race
The report examined differences among races.
In this final race, determination fills every face as they chase!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'rasse', which originally referred to the lineage or breed of animals. The term later broadened to encompass both human ethnicity and competitive running events, reflecting a semantic shift from animal husbandry to human classification and athletic competition.
Breakdown
Old French 'rasse' (lineage, breed) → Middle English 'race'. The root likely relates to concepts of genealogical descent and generational continuity before acquiring its modern dual meanings of ethnic classification and rapid running.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother can race faster than me in her wheelchair!”
“The snail won the race because the rabbit overslept again.”
“She had to race through her homework before dinner.”
“The presidential race is heating up as election day approaches.”
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