race

Definition

  • noun: a competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc., to see which one is fastest
  • noun: the act of running
  • verb: to compete in a race
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: raze, root, breed

Examples

  • The drivers 'raced' [='revved'] their engines while waiting at the starting line.

  • The company does not discriminate on grounds of 'race', age, sex, or religion.

  • The election is sure to become a 'horse race' by early summer.

Movie quotes

  • (..) with a death sentence, am I? Do you think I'm gonna cure your cancer, Serena? I'm not worried about myself. I'm worried about the future of the human race. I'll sell it to you. For what? A kiss. SERENA: Mm. (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation