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Definition race in American English

race verb

verb
/reɪs/
1

to compete against other people or animals in a race

Example

We raced in a two-day drive from Las Vegas to Chicago.

Example

I raced my brother down the street.

Synonyms and related words
play race meet
1.1

to use a car, boat, horse, or other animal for competing in a race

Example

He still finds the time to race his horses at county fairs.

Synonyms and related words
play race meet
2

to move very quickly

Example

The economy seems to be racing toward another depression.

Example

The family raced to the basement when they heard Cheryl scream.

Example

She tried to control the thoughts that were racing through her mind.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
2.1

to take someone somewhere quickly

Example

The children were raced to the hospital.

Synonyms and related words
come drive walk
2.2

to work or move at a faster speed than usual

Example

She felt her heart begin to race madly.

Example

We could hear the engine racing.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
Definition race in American English

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