Meaning
A contest to see who can get to the end fastest.
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Word origin
From Old Norse ras, a running or a rush of water. The word for a group of people is a different word.
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Root
- ras
Examples
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You "win" or "lose" a race.
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People, animals, cars and boats can all be in a race.
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"Have a race" is a common way to say it.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 7: race, deserve, angry and 7 more words.