race: meaning and words from its letters
4 letters · 6 letter points · starts with R · ends with E
Meaning of race
noun
- countable, uncountable
A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective.
Example: Several horses ran in a horse race: the first one to reach the finishing post won.
- countable, uncountable
Swift progress; rapid motion; an instance of moving or driving at high speed.
- countable, uncountable
A race condition; a bug or problem that occurs when two or more components attempt to use the same resource at the same time.
- countable, uncountable
A sequence of events; a progressive movement toward a goal.
Listed forms: races.
Source: Wiktionary — race.
verb
- intransitive
To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).
Example: The drivers were racing around the track.
- transitive
To compete against in a race (contest).
Example: I raced him to the car, but he was there first, so he got to ride shotgun.
- intransitive
To move or drive at high speed; to hurry or speed.
Example: As soon as it was time to go home, he raced for the door.
- intransitive
To run rapidly when not engaged to a transmission.
Listed forms: races, racing, raced.
Source: Wiktionary — race.
noun
- countable, uncountable
A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics (see Wikipedia's article on historical definitions of race): A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of a common heritage.
Example: The Canadian race is one of the most vigorous on the globe.
- countable, uncountable
A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics (see Wikipedia's article on historical definitions of race): A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of common physical characteristics, such as skin color or hair type.
Example: Race was a significant issue during apartheid in South Africa.
- countable, uncountable
A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics (see Wikipedia's article on historical definitions of race): A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of shared characteristics or qualities, for example social qualities.
Example: The advent of the Internet has brought about a new race of entrepreneur.
- countable, uncountable
A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics (see Wikipedia's article on historical definitions of race): A large group of nonhumans distinguished from others on the basis of a common heritage.
Example: A treaty was concluded between the race of elves and the race of men.
Listed forms: races.
Source: Wiktionary — race.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for race.
noun
(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
noun
the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
noun
a canal for a current of water
verb
move hurridly
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is race in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of race
R(1) + A(1) + C(3) + E(1) = 6 points.
This is a sum of letter values without board bonuses or word multipliers. A blank tile is worth zero: subtract the value of each letter supplied by a blank. The score does not establish game validity. Full letter-value table.
Anagrams of race
3 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from race
10 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in race. Showing up to 24, longest first.