race
//reɪs//
Noun
A competition of speed between runners, vehicles, animals, etc., to see which is fastest in covering a set course
She won the race by two seconds.
A situation in which individuals or groups compete to be first to achieve a particular objective
The race to develop a vaccine was won by several companies working together.
A strong or rapid current flowing through a narrow channel in the sea or a river
The boat was caught in a dangerous race between the islands.
Synonym
Noun
Each of the major divisions of humankind, having distinct physical characteristics
People of all races should be treated equally.
A group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, etc.; an ethnic group
People of many different races live in this city.
A group or set of people or things with a common feature or features
The human race faces many challenges in the 21st century.
Synonym
Verb
To compete in a race; to move or progress swiftly
He raced against his friends to the finish line.
To cause to compete in a race or to move at high speed
He raced his horse in the competition.