B1verbsporttransport
US/reɪs/
UK/reɪs/
to compete against others to see who is fastest; to move or do something very quickly
More often (noun): a competition to see who is fastest
In context
Twenty boats raced on the river during the festival.
When he heard the news, he raced to the hospital on his motorbike.
Engineers are racing to finish the metro line before the holiday.
Words that go with race
verb + preposition
- race againstShe raced against runners from ten countries.
- race toFirefighters raced to the burning building.
- race throughHe raced through his homework so he could play games.
- race pastA sports car raced past us on the highway.
verb + adverb
- race aroundI raced around all morning getting ready for the trip.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He raced with time to finish the report.Correct: He raced against time to finish the report.