A2noun 1K

Race

🇬🇧 UK /["/reɪs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/reɪs/"]/

Meaning of Race

a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc. to see which one is the faster or fastest

In simple words: A competition to see who is the fastest.

Race in a sentence

• The race was thrilling, with teams competing at full speed.
• She trained hard to win the 100-meter race at the school sports day.
• They decided to hold a race to raise money for charity.
• Different animal species often compete in the race for food and mates.
• In the race for technological advancement, innovation is key.

How to use Race

Use 'race' when talking about competitions involving speed, such as running, driving, or sport. It is informal when talking about a fun, casual event but can be formal in official contexts like sports competitions.

Grammar pattern

race + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'race' as a 'race'car zooming fast across the finish line.

Related words

Collocations with Race

• big
• close
• tight
• have
• hold
• organize
• be held
• be run
• take place
• meet
• meeting
• winner
• in a/​the race
• out of a/​the race
• race against
• close
• tight
• two-horse
• be in
• be involved in
• join
• in a/​the race
• race between
• race for
• human
• alien
• mixed
• relations
• equality
• discrimination
• among races
• between races
• from a race
• on the basis of race
• on (the) grounds of race
• human
• alien
• mixed
• relations
• equality
• discrimination
• among races
• between races
• from a race
• on the basis of race
• on (the) grounds of race

Synonyms for Race

• competition
• contest
• event
• sprint
• run

Opposites of Race

• walk
• crawl

Common mistakes with Race

• Confusing 'race' with 'race against' (use 'race against time' when emphasizing urgency)
• Using the plural 'races' without context, as it may imply multiple types of competitions
• Mixing 'race' with 'racing', which refers specifically to the action rather than the event

Frequently asked questions about Race

What does Race mean?

A competition to see who is the fastest.

What is the definition of Race?

a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc. to see which one is the faster or fastest

How do you use Race in a sentence?

The race was thrilling, with teams competing at full speed.

Can you give another example of Race?

She trained hard to win the 100-meter race at the school sports day.

What are synonyms for Race?

Common alternatives include competition, contest, event, sprint, run.

What is the opposite of Race?

Opposite meanings include walk, crawl.

What words go with Race?

It commonly pairs with big, close, tight, have, hold, organize, be held, be run, take place, meet, meeting, winner, in a/​the race, out of a/​the race, race against, close, tight, two-horse, be in, be involved in, join, in a/​the race, race between, race for, human, alien, mixed, relations, equality, discrimination, among races, between races, from a race, on the basis of race, on (the) grounds of race, human, alien, mixed, relations, equality, discrimination, among races, between races, from a race, on the basis of race, on (the) grounds of race.

What are common mistakes when using Race?

Confusing 'race' with 'race against' (use 'race against time' when emphasizing urgency) Using the plural 'races' without context, as it may imply multiple types of competitions Mixing 'race' with 'racing', which refers specifically to the action rather than the event

How do you pronounce Race?

US: /["/reɪs/"]/, UK: /["/reɪs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Race?

Use 'race' when talking about competitions involving speed, such as running, driving, or sport. It is informal when talking about a fun, casual event but can be formal in official contexts like sports competitions.

What CEFR level is Race?

"Race" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.