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- [reys]
- /reɪs/
- /reɪs/
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- [reys]
- /reɪs/
Definitions of races word
- noun races Cape, a cape at the SE extremity of Newfoundland. 1
- verb without object races to engage in a contest of speed; run a race. 1
- verb without object races to run horses or dogs in races; engage in or practice horse racing or dog racing. 1
- verb without object races to run, move, or go swiftly. 1
- verb without object races (of an engine, wheel, etc.) to run with undue or uncontrolled speed when the load is diminished without corresponding diminution of fuel, force, etc. 1
- verb with object races to run a race against; try to beat in a contest of speed: I'll race you to the water. 1
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Origin of races
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; (noun) Middle English ras(e) < Old Norse rās a running, race (cognate with Old English rǣs a running); (v.) Middle English rasen, derivative of the noun (compare Old Norse rasa to rush headlong)
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Parts of speech for Races
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determiner
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races popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
races usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for races
noun races
- sports — of, relating to, or used in sports or a particular sport: sport fishing.
- re-creation — the act of creating anew.
- athletics — Athletics refers to track and field sports such as running, the high jump, and the javelin.
Antonyms for races
Top questions with races
- how many races are there?