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race
/ɹeɪs/
The word "race" has two very different meanings. One refers to speed and competition, while the other refers to human groups and ancestry. Be careful to use the correct context so your meaning is clear. When used as a verb, it can be used with another person (e.g., "I raced him") or without one (e.g., "the heart raced"). In modern social contexts, discussions about human race are often sensitive and may overlap with the concept of 'ethnicity'.
💬Casual Conversation
I want to race you to the mess hall. Loser pays for the nutrient paste!
Cut it out, Zorg. I'm off the clock.
Meanings
A competition between two or more people, animals, or vehicles to see which is the fastest.
"She won the 100-meter race by a fraction of a second."
A group of people sharing the same physical characteristics, often associated with a specific ancestral origin.
"The census collects data on the different races and ethnicities within the population."
To compete in a race; to move very quickly.
"The children raced each other across the playground."