Synonyms for

Raced

Verb / reɪst / Another word for raced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To compete in a race or move swiftly.

Synonyms & similar words

peltalong speed hie bucketalong rush rushalong beltalong steponit cannonballalong run linger hotfoot race hasten sprinted hurried galloped darted dashed rushed bolted blasted zoomed flew sped hastened scampered scudded scuttled steamed tore whizzed zipped barreled

Synonyms by register

Formal

competed hurried hastened accelerated

Informal

bolted scrambled dashed zoomed

Literary

sped flew darted

Antonyms

walked strolled ambled loitered sauntered crept crawled

Common collocations

  • raced against time
  • raced to the finish
  • raced down the street
  • raced to win
  • raced through the city
  • raced past the car
  • raced to catch up

Word family

noun race
verb race
adjective racing

Usage note

The verb 'raced' implies high speed, often in competition. Avoid using it for slow movement.

Example sentences

  1. I raced to the store to get some milk before it closed.
  2. The cheetah raced across the savannah to catch its prey.
  3. He raced ahead of the other runners and won the race.
  4. We raced home to watch our favorite TV show.
  5. The cars raced around the track at top speed.

Quotes

  • Life is like a ten-speed bike. Most of us have gears we never use. That is why only a select few succeed at the highest level. - Lance Armstrong
  • The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare. - Juma Ikangaa
  • The pain of discipline is nothing like the pain of disappointment. - Justin Langer

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