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race vs relay race

relay race vs race

race and relay race both are nouns.

race is a verb but relay race is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
race Yes No Yes No
relay race Yes No No No
As nouns, relay race is a hyponym of race; that is, relay race is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than race:
  • race: a contest of speed
  • relay race: a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance
race (noun) relay race (noun)
a canal for a current of water a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance
a contest of speed
any competition
people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
race (verb) relay race (verb)
compete in a race
move hurridly
cause to move fast or to rush or race
to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others
Difference between race and relay race

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