Word
raced
US/ˈɹeɪst/
UK/ɹˈeɪsd/
Definitions
01moved fast
A2 · Elementary
v. moved very quickly or competed in a contest of speed.
v. competed in a contest of speed or moved with great haste. This is the past tense form of 'race'.
“The two children raced to the end of the street to see who was faster.”
“The athletes raced across the finish line, their times separated by only a few hundredths of a second.”
Antonyms
02heart/mind moving fast
B1 · Intermediate
v. when your heart beats very fast or your thoughts move quickly because you are excited or nervous.
v. experienced a rapid heartbeat or a succession of fast-paced thoughts due to adrenaline or anxiety.
“Her heart raced as she stood up to give her first presentation.”
“His mind raced through every possible scenario, trying to anticipate the questions the board might ask during the interview.”
Synonyms
03related to race
C1 · Advanced Science Academic · Technical
adj. related to a person's social or ethnic group.
adj. pertaining to or categorized by social definitions of race. Often used in academic or sociological contexts.
“The researchers looked at how different raced groups were treated in the city.”
“The study examined the experiences of differently raced individuals within the healthcare system to identify systemic biases.”
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Word family
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ADJECTIVE
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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