raced
Raced (verb) means past tense of race — competed in a speed contest, or moved quickly. Example: “He raced down the hallway to answer the phone.”
How to Use Raced
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe past-tense form of "race," describing a completed act of competing or hurrying.
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What does “raced” mean?
The word “raced” means past tense of race — competed in a speed contest, or moved quickly. In plain terms, the past-tense form of "race," describing a completed act of competing or hurrying.
How do you use “raced” in a sentence?
Here is “raced” used in a sentence: “He raced down the hallway to answer the phone.”
What part of speech is “raced”?
“Raced” is a verb.
Is “raced” a common word?
“Raced” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is raced the correct past tense of race?
Yes, raced is the standard past tense and past participle of the regular verb race, formed simply by adding '-d.' It is used for both competing in a speed contest and moving quickly.
What is the difference between raced and ran?
Raced specifically implies competing in a speed contest or moving with urgency and intent to be fastest, while ran is the more general past tense of run and doesn't necessarily imply competition or speed. You can say someone ran to the store without any sense of racing.
Can raced be used with an object, as in raced the car?
Yes, raced can be used transitively, as in 'she raced the car around the track,' meaning she drove it in competition, or intransitively, as in 'she raced to catch the bus,' meaning she moved quickly.