race
Translation
race, competition, contest
Examples
He won the 100-metre race.
He won the 100-meter race.
People of all races attended the event.
People of all races attended the event.
It was a race against time.
It was a race against time.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) race ((between/against sb./sth.)) a competition of speed The race for the championship was exciting.
((a)) race a group of people People of all races should be treated equally.
Similar Words
Synonyms: competition, contest; ethnicity
Etymology
From Old Norse 'rás', meaning 'a running, a rush'.
Memory Tips
Remember the two main meanings: a competition of speed (a running race) and a group of people (the human race).