chase (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /tʃeɪs/

Definition

To pursue or chase after someone or something.

Examples

• The dog loves to chase its tail in circles.

• The hunters chased the deer through the forest.

• She had to chase after the bus that was pulling away from the stop.

How to Use chase

chase after (phrasal verb)

To pursue someone or something. — "The cat was chasing after a mouse."

chase down (phrasal verb)

To pursue and catch someone or something, often after a long effort. — "The detective worked hard to chase down all the leads."

in hot pursuit (idiom)

Chasing very closely and quickly. — "The police were in hot pursuit of the robbers."

Synonyms of chase

Words with a similar meaning to chase:

• follow
• pursue
• hunt
• trail

Antonyms of chase

Words with the opposite meaning to chase:

• flee
• escape

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