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race vs show

show vs race

race and show both are nouns.

race and show both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
race Yes No Yes No
show Yes No Yes No
As verbs, show is a hyponym of race; that is, show is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than race:
  • race: compete in a race
  • show: finish third or better in a horse or dog race
Other hyponyms of race include place, boat-race, horse-race, campaign, run, speed skate.
race (noun) show (noun)
a canal for a current of water an act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
a contest of speed pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
any competition something intended to communicate a particular impression
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) show (verb)
compete in a race establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
move hurridly provide evidence for
cause to move fast or to rush or race indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others give expression to
give evidence of, as of records
indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
finish third or better in a horse or dog race
show in, or as in, a picture
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
make visible or noticeable
be or become visible or noticeable
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Difference between race and show

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