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racing

Pronunciation: [/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/]

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racing: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use racing in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “sports”

(noun) an organized competition of speed, where participants try to be the fastest to reach a specific point or complete a course. Like cars, horses, or people running to see who is the quickest.

Example

The annual horse racing event attracts thousands of spectators.

Example

He missed the racing event due to a scheduling conflict.

Example

Who won the racing competition last year?

Context: “automobiles”

(noun) the activity or sport of competing in races with cars. People drive fast cars in tracks or streets to see who is the fastest.

Example

His dream is to become a professional racing driver one day.

Example

She finds watching automobile racing boring and prefers soccer matches.

Example

Do you enjoy watching automobile racing on TV?

Context: “speed”

(verb) the act of moving quickly or hurrying to get to a specific destination. Like when you rush to reach a goal or beat someone in a race.

Example

The children were racing to the playground to be the first on the swing.

Example

I missed the bus because I was racing to finish my homework.

Example

Why were you racing down the street so fast?

How to pronounce racing

Pronunciation: [/ˈɹeɪsɪŋ/]

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