Raced: meaning, definitions and examples

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raced

 

[ reษชst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

competition context

The term 'raced' refers to the past tense of the verb 'race', which means to compete in speed. It often indicates a contest of some form, whether it be with vehicles, animals, or individuals in a footrace. Raced can imply a sense of urgency or excitement, often suggesting that the participants were motivated to surpass others. In a broader sense, it can also refer to moving quickly or hurrying in any context.

Synonyms

competed, dashed, hurried, speeded

Examples of usage

  • He raced to the finish line.
  • The cars raced down the track.
  • She raced against her opponents.
  • They raced to catch the bus.

Translations

Translations of the word "raced" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corrida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅŒเคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rennen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะผะพะณั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyล›cig

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒผใ‚นใ‚’ใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท couru

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ correr

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yarฤฑลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฝ์ฃผํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูƒุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกvodit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกvodil

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ”่ต›่ฟ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tekel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ keppni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฏแƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yarฤฑลŸdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ correr

Etymology

The word 'race' originates from the Latin word 'ratia', which means 'to run'. Over time, it evolved through Middle English, where it was used to denote a contest of speed on foot or horseback. The connotation of competition has been retained throughout its evolution. In the 19th century, 'raced' became commonly used as a past participle form, particularly in sporting contexts. The notion of racing has expanded beyond mere contests to include figurative language, where it can describe any kind of hurried or competitive behavior. This flexibility in usage reflects broader societal trends towards speed and competition in various aspects of life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,400, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.