races

The word “races” has 2 syllables: ra-ces

It's pronounced as /ˈreɪsɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for races?

In the thesaurus, “races” has 52 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for races along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for races

bolt
bowls
buzzes
chase
chases
clans
compete
competes
competition
contends
contention
contest
course
dart
dash
drives
ethnicities
event
families
fights
flies
fly
gallop
houses
hurries
hurry
hustle
issue
jumps
lineages
marathon
match
minorities
nationalities
nations
people
relay
run
runs
rush
rushes
scamper
scramble
scurries
shoot
speeds
sprint
tear
travels
tribes
trots
zips

Antonyms for races

births
crawls
creeps
dally
dawdle
delay
descents
drags
extractions
lags
lingers
origins
pedigrees
pokes
procrastinate
slow
stay
strolls
wait
walk

Meanings of races

noun
1. A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to reach the finishing post wins.
2. Swift progress; rapid motion; an instance of moving or driving at high speed.
3. A race condition.
4. A progressive movement toward a goal.
5. A fast-moving current of water, such as that which powers a mill wheel.
6. A water channel, esp. one built to lead water to or from a point where it is utilised.
7. Competitive action of any kind, especially when prolonged; hence, career; course of life.
8. The bushings of a rolling element bearing which contacts the rolling elements.
9. A group of sentient beings, particularly people, distinguished by common ancestry, heritage or characteristics:.
10. A population geographically separated from others of its species that develops significantly different characteristics; an informal term for a subspecies.
11. A breed or strain of domesticated animal.
12. A category or species of something that has emerged or evolved from an older one (with an implied parallel to animal breeding or evolutionary science).
13. Peculiar flavour, taste, or strength, as of wine; that quality, or assemblage of qualities, which indicates origin or kind, as in wine; hence, characteristic flavour.
14. Characteristic quality or disposition.
15. A rhizome or root, especially of ginger.
verb
1. To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest).
2. To compete against in such a race.
3. To move or drive at high speed; to hurry or speed.
4. Of a motor, to run rapidly when not engaged to a transmission.
5. To assign a race to; to perceive as having a (usually specified) race.
6. To demolish; to level to the ground.
7. To scrape as if with a razor.

Example Sentences

The bustling city hosted a diverse array of cultural races, each contributing to its vibrant tapestry.
In the animal kingdom, survival often depends on the adaptability of different races within a species.
As the day unfolded, the sailboat races showcased the skill and precision of the competing sailors.
Diversity is a strength that enriches societies with a mosaic of traditions, languages, and races.
The Olympic Games bring together athletes from various nations, celebrating the spirit of unity among different races.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to races, such as: births, bolt, bowls, buzzes, chase, chases, clans.

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