race
Definitions
A competition between runners, horses, vehicles, or other entities to see which is fastest in covering a set course.
A group of people sharing the same culture, history, or language, or a group categorized by distinct physical characteristics.
To move or progress at a high or rapid speed.
Examples
The runners prepared themselves at the starting line for the final race.
It is a close race between the two candidates for the city council seat.
We had to race against time to finish the project before the deadline.