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- Dictionaryrace/rās/
noun
- 1. a competition between runners, horses, vehicles, boats, etc., to see which is the fastest in covering a set course: "I won the first 50-lap race" Similar
- 2. a strong or rapid current flowing through a narrow channel in the sea or a river: "angling for tuna in turbulent tidal races" Similar
verb
- 1. compete with another or others to see who is fastest at covering a set course or achieving an objective: "the vet took blood samples from the horses before they raced" Similar
- 2. move or progress swiftly or at full speed: "I raced into the house" Similar
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The meaning of RACE is any one of the groups that humans are often divided into based on physical traits regarded as common among people of shared ancestry; also : the fact of dividing people, or of people being divided, into such groups : categorization by race. How to use race in a sentence.
a group of people who share the same language, history, characteristics, etc.:
Any of several extensive human populations associated with broadly defined regions of the world and distinguished from one another on the basis of inheritable physical characteristics, traditionally conceived as including such traits as pigmentation, hair texture, and facial features.
A race is a situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for power or control. The race for the White House begins in earnest today. The race is on to build up membership fast. Synonyms: contest, competition, quest, rivalry More Synonyms of race. 5. See also arms race, rat race. 6. variable noun.
a competition in which people run, ride, drive, etc against each other in order to see who is the fastest: a horse race. Fewer examples. There were some rather hairy moments during the race. She finished the race in third position. I wasn't expecting to win the race but I didn't think I'd come last!
Race means to speed or move quickly. A race is a contest to see who is moving the quickest. Race can also mean genetic grouping––if you are reading this, chances are you're a member of the "human race."
any contest or competition, especially to achieve superiority: the arms race; the presidential race. activity prompted by urgent need, responsibility, effort, etc., as when time is short or a solution is imperative: the race to find an effective vaccine.
Jun 24, 2024 · Race, the idea that the human species is divided into distinct groups on the basis of inherited physical and behavioral differences. Genetic studies in the late 20th century refuted the existence of biogenetically distinct races, and scholars now argue that ‘races’ are cultural interventions stemming from colonialism.
Today, race refers to a group sharing some outward physical characteristics and some commonalities of culture and history. Ethnicity refers to markers acquired from the group with which one shares cultural, traditional, and familial bonds.
race. noun. /reɪs/ competition. [countable] race (between A and B) race (against somebody) a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc. to see which one is the faster or fastest a race between the two best runners of the club Who won the race? He's already in training for the big race against Bailey.
