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Definition race in British English

race verb

verb
/reɪs/
1

to compete against other people or animals in a race

Example

Only 11 of the original 18 horses will be racing.

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 bikes on the European circuit.

Synonyms and related words
play race meet
2

to move very quickly

Example

The economy seems to be racing towards another slump.

Example

He raced to the bathroom when he 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 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
2.2

to take someone somewhere quickly

Example

The children were raced to hospital.

Synonyms and related words
come drive walk
Definition race in British English

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