Pronunciation: /reɪs/
noun a strong or rapid current of water flowing through a narrow channel
A1 The children had a race to see who could run the fastest.
A2 She entered a race for charity and trained hard to prepare for it.
B1 The Formula 1 race was held in Monaco this year.
B2 The marathon is a grueling race that tests both physical and mental endurance.
C1 The presidential race in the United States is always closely followed by the media.
C2 The arms race between the two superpowers during the Cold War was a constant source of tension.
verb to move or go swiftly
A1 The children raced each other to the finish line.
A2 She raced against the clock to finish her homework on time.
B1 The athletes will race in the final round tomorrow.
B2 The cars raced down the highway at high speeds.
C1 The competitors raced through the obstacle course with determination.
C2 The horses raced around the track, neck and neck, in a thrilling finish.
formal The participants in the marathon were from different countries, representing a diverse range of races.
informal I love watching Formula 1 races on TV, it's so exciting!
slang Let's race to the finish line and see who wins!
figurative In the corporate world, it often feels like a constant race to climb the ladder of success.
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