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

  • (..) # Try and stop me # # It feels so good to hit the ground # # You can watch me # # I fall right on my face # # It's an uphill human race # # And l-I am falling down # Hmm. Hello. I'm sorry about what I said. Really sorry. Melanie, forget it. (..)
    2002 Sweet Home Alabama