Race: meaning, definitions and examples

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race

 

[ reษชs ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

competition

A competition between people, animals, vehicles, etc. to see which one is the fastest and can finish first.

Synonyms

competition, contest, contest

Examples of usage

  • The annual marathon is a popular race in our city.
  • She won the swimming race by a large margin.
Context #2 | Noun

ethnicity

A group of people identified as distinct from other groups because of supposed physical or genetic traits shared by the group.

Synonyms

descent, ethnicity, lineage

Examples of usage

  • The country is home to people of different races.
  • He is proud of his mixed-race heritage.
Context #3 | Verb

compete

To take part in a race or competition.

Synonyms

compete, contest, vying

Examples of usage

  • They will race against each other in the final round.
  • The athletes raced for the finish line.

Translations

Translations of the word "race" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corrida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅŒเคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rennen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ balapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะณะพะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyล›cig

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท course

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ carrera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yarฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์ฃผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกvod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pretek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ”่ต›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dirka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ keppni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฏแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yarฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ carrera

Etymology

The word 'race' has a complex history with origins in Old Norse, Old French, and Middle English. It has evolved over time to encompass various meanings related to competition, genetics, and social categorization. The concept of race has been a significant and controversial topic throughout history, influencing social structures and policies.

See also: biracial, outrace, racehorse, racer, racers, racial, racialism, racialist, racing, racism, racist, racy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,381, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.