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The correct spelling is races.
How to pronounce races
/ˈɹeɪsɪz/
nounIPA: /ˈɹeɪsɪz/
Say it like: Ras-es
The correct spelling is races. A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to re… For example: "The race around the park was won by Johnny, who ran faster than the others."
Usage Examples
“The race around the park was won by Johnny, who ran faster than the others.”
“the race to cure cancer”
“The drivers were racing around the track.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to reach the finishing post wins
- 2.Swift progress; rapid motion; an instance of moving or driving at high speed.
- 3.A race condition.
- 4.A progressive movement toward a goal.
- 5.A fast-moving current of water, such as that which powers a mill wheel.
verb
- 1.To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).
- 2.To compete against in such a race.
- 3.To move or drive at high speed; to hurry or speed.
- 4.Of a motor, to run rapidly when not engaged to a transmission.
- 5.To assign a race to; to perceive as having a (usually specified) race.
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