Definition of "race"

Kid-friendly meaning of race, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "race" mean?

race (noun) — a contest to see who is fastest.

Part of speechNoun Syllables1 (race)

Example sentences using "race"

Grade K–2
I won the race.
Grade 3–5
The race lasted only about ten seconds, but the cheers went on for much longer.
Grade 6–8
Olympic sprinters complete the 100-meter race in under ten seconds, and the difference between gold and missing the medal stand is often just hundredths of a single second.

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