car race

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Word: Car Race

Definition: A "car race" is a competition where cars, usually fast and powerful ones, try to finish a set distance in the shortest amount of time. The cars race against each other to see which one is the fastest.

Usage Instructions:

• "Car race" is a noun, and it is often used when talking about motorsports or events where cars compete.
• You can use it in sentences to describe the event, the participants, or your own experiences watching or participating in a car race.

Example Sentences:

1. "I went to the car race last weekend, and it was very exciting!"
2. "He wants to become a professional driver and compete in car races."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced discussions, you might hear terms like "formula racing," "stock car racing," or "endurance racing," which are specific types of car races that have their own rules and styles.

Word Variants:

• Racer (noun): A person who competes in car races.
  • Example: "She is a talented racer who has won several championships."
• Racing (noun/verb): The activity of competing in races.
  • Example: "Car racing is very popular around the world."

Different Meanings:

While "car race" specifically refers to the competition of cars, the word "race" can also mean a competition between people or animals in many contexts, such as a foot race or a horse race.

Synonyms:

• Auto race
• Motor race
• Speed race

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Race against time": This means to hurry to finish something before a deadline.

  • Example: "We had to race against time to complete the project before the meeting."

• "Put the pedal to the metal": This means to go as fast as possible or to speed up.

  • Example: "When we heard the sirens, we put the pedal to the metal to get away."

Conclusion:

A "car race" is an exciting event where drivers compete to see who can drive the fastest. It's a popular sport with various types and competitions around the world.

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Noun

1. a race between (usually high-performance) automobiles

Synonyms

• automobile race
• auto race