Raced: meaning, definitions and examples
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raced
[ reษชst ]
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:
๐ต๐น corrida
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคกเคผเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช rennen
๐ฎ๐ฉ berlari
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะตะผะพะณัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ wyลcig
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใผในใใใ
๐ซ๐ท couru
๐ช๐ธ correr
๐น๐ท yarฤฑลmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฝ์ฃผํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑูุถ
๐จ๐ฟ zรกvodit
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกvodil
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏ่ต่ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ tekel
๐ฎ๐ธ keppni
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฏแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yarฤฑลdฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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