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relay race vs race

race vs relay race

relay race and race both are nouns.

relay race is not a verb while race is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relay race Yes No No No
race Yes No Yes No
As nouns, race is a hypernym of relay race; that is, race is a word with a broader meaning than relay race:
  • relay race: a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance
  • race: a contest of speed
relay race (noun) race (noun)
a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance a canal for a current of water
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
relay race (verb) 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 relay race and race

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