chase
word
/ˈtʃeɪs/
chays
/tʃˈeɪs/
chays
Definition
To run or go after someone or something in order to catch them. It can also mean trying hard to get something, such as success, money, or a dream.
Usage & Nuances
Often used literally with animals, police, or children: 'chase a ball', 'chase a thief'. Figuratively, 'chase success' or 'chase fame' means pursue strongly, sometimes too much. Common pattern: 'chase after'. Do not confuse with 'catch': you can chase someone without catching them.
Spanish: perseguirPortuguese (BR): perseguir - ir atrás dePortuguese (PT): perseguir - ir atrás deChinese (Simplified): 追赶 - 追逐Chinese (Traditional): 追趕 - 追逐Hindi: पीछा करनाArabic: يطارد - يلاحقBengali: পেছনে ধাওয়া করা - তাড়া করাRussian: преследовать - гнатьсяJapanese: 追いかけるVietnamese: đuổi theo - theo đuổiKorean: 쫓다 - 추구하다Turkish: kovalamak - peşinden koşmakUrdu: تعاقب کرنا - پیچھا کرناIndonesian: mengejar
Example Sentences
The dog chased the cat into the yard.
basic
The police chased the thief down the street.
basic
She is chasing her dream of becoming a doctor.
basic
I’m tired of chasing people who never text back.
natural
He spent years chasing money and forgot to enjoy life.
natural
Stop chasing after things that don’t matter.
natural