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Definition race in British English

race noun

noun
/reɪs/
1

a competition that decides who is the fastest at doing something, especially running

Example

training for a big race

Example

a close/difficult/tough race

Example

Marlene needs to win the last race to retain her title.

Synonyms and related words
ahead a poor second baton
1.1

a competition in which a person, organization, business, or country tries to win something or be the first to do something

Example

There are three main candidates in the race for the presidency.

Example

We are losing the race to find a cure for AIDS.

Example

The race is on to save one of the country's most endangered species.

Synonyms and related words
arms race competition contest
1.2

a series of horse races

Example

We always enjoy a day at the races.

Example

York Races

Synonyms and related words
accumulator Ascot betting shop
2

a group of people who are similar because they have the same skin colour or other physical features

Example

We do not discriminate on the basis of race or gender.

Synonyms and related words
Aryan black Coloured
2.1

a group of people who are similar because they speak the same language or have the same history or customs

Synonyms and related words
Aryan black Coloured
3

a group of animals or plants that are similar to each other. A race of animals or plants is smaller than a species.

Synonyms and related words
genus species subspecies
4

to start being vigorously involved in an activity

Example

Once you have enough vocabulary to start speaking a foreign language, you're off to the races.

Definition race in British English

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