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RACE

(noun, verb)
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There are 10 meanings of the word Race.

How to pronounce race:

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Race - as a noun

Any competition

Example: "The race for the presidency"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
competition17contest9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

People who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock

Example: "Some biologists doubt that there are important genetic differences between races of human beings"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
group8grouping12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subspecies16

The flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
airstream11backwash22slipstream14wash10

A canal for a current of water

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
raceway15

Race - as a verb

Move hurridly

Example: "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghasten9hie6hotfoot13pelt alongrush7rush alongspeed8step on it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Compete in a race

Example: "He is running the marathon this year"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
run3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
compete13contend10vie6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others

Example: "We are racing to find a cure for aids"

Cause to move fast or to rush or race

Example: "The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rush7

Example Sentences

"The marathon is a long-distance race."
"The Formula 1 race was held in Monaco."
"She won first place in the swimming race."
"The horse race was thrilling to watch."
"He participated in a car race last weekend."
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Word Game Points

Is RACE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, race is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RACE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is RACE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, race is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RACE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is RACE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, race is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RACE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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