raced
/reɪst/
VERB
1. Participated in a competitive race
Took part in a contest or organized competition in which participants attempted to reach a destination or achieve an objective before others.
1.1. Sports and competitive events
Describes individuals, teams, animals, or vehicles that participated in a competitive sporting event or race.
Synonyms
Examples
- The cyclists raced through the winding mountain trails, pushing their limits.
- The athletes raced toward the finish line, determined to win the competition.
Related Words
- competition
- contest
- championship
- competitor
- athlete
- opponent
- finish line
- victory
VERB
2. Competed against someone
Took part in a contest or rivalry against another person, team, or organization to determine superiority or achieve a competitive advantage.
2.1. Rivalry and direct competition
Describes competing against another individual or group in a contest, challenge, or struggle for success, recognition, or superiority.
Synonyms
Examples
- The two companies raced against each other to dominate the emerging market.
- The candidates raced for public support throughout the election campaign.
Related Words
- rival
- opponent
- competition
- confrontation
- showdown
- struggle
- victory
- defeat
VERB
3. Moved or traveled at high speed
Moved, traveled, or drove very quickly, often with urgency, excitement, or considerable force.
3.1. Rapid physical movement
Describes a person or animal moving quickly from one place to another, often by running, rushing, or making a sudden dash.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The children raced across the playground after the bell rang.
- She raced through the crowded station to catch her train.
- The dog raced toward its owner when the gate opened.
Related Words
- speed
- velocity
- acceleration
- momentum
- haste
- urgency
- movement
- pursuit
3.2. Vehicles and fast transportation
Describes cars, motorcycles, or other vehicles moving rapidly, often accelerating or traveling at high speed along a road or track.
Synonyms
- accelerated
- sped
- zoomed
- rocketed
- hurtled
- blasted
- barreled
- barrelled
- careened
- careered
- motored
- whizzed
- zipped
- shot
- streaked
- jetted
Antonyms
- decelerated
- crawled
- slowed
- plodded
Examples
- As the traffic light turned green, the cars raced ahead.
- The motorcycle raced down the highway at tremendous speed.
- The sports car raced past the other vehicles.
Related Words
- vehicle
- engine
- highway
- acceleration
- speedometer
- motorist
- traffic
- velocity
3.3. Natural forces and moving objects
Describes wind, water, clouds, or other moving forces traveling rapidly across or through an area.
Synonyms
- coursed
- surged
- swept
- flew
- blazed
- rushed
- hurtled
- whizzed
- whooshed
- scudded
Antonyms
- lingered
- slowed
- stagnated
Examples
- The storm clouds gathered ominously as the wind raced across the open fields.
- Water raced through the narrow channel after the heavy rainfall.
- The clouds raced across the sky as the storm approached.
Related Words
3.4. Urgency and racing against time
Describes hurried activity or rapid progress when someone attempts to complete a task, reach a destination, or achieve something before a deadline.
Synonyms
- hurried
- rushed
- hastened
- scrambled
- hustled
- made tracks
- got a move on
Antonyms
Examples
- In the gripping climax, the protagonist raced against time to save the day.
- The team raced to finish the project before the deadline.
- She raced home to deliver the important news.
Related Words
- deadline
- urgency
- time pressure
- haste
- efficiency
- priority
- time management
VERB
4. Ran rapidly without engaging a transmission
Described a motor or engine operating at a high rotational speed while disconnected from its transmission or without driving the vehicle.
4.1. Engine operation and mechanical performance
Refers to an engine running at unusually high revolutions per minute while not transmitting power through the vehicle's drivetrain.
Synonyms
- revved
- accelerated
- sped up
- throttled
Antonyms
- idled
- slowed
- decelerated
Examples
- The mechanic raced the engine while checking for unusual vibrations.
- The engine raced rapidly while the transmission remained disengaged.
Related Words
- engine
- motor
- transmission
- drivetrain
- throttle
- accelerator
- revolutions per minute
- idle speed
VERB
5. Classified or identified by race
Assigned a racial classification to someone or perceived and identified an individual as belonging to a particular racial group.
5.1. Racial identification and classification
Describes the act of categorizing or identifying a person according to perceived racial characteristics or membership in a particular racial group.
Synonyms
- classified
- categorized
- identified
- labelled
- labeled
Examples
- The survey examined how individuals were raced by others in different social settings.
- The historical records showed how certain populations were classified according to perceived racial characteristics.
Related Words
- race
- racial identity
- ethnicity
- classification
- ancestry
- heritage
- racialization
- social identity