chased
word · lemma: chase
/ˈtʃeɪst/
chayst
/tʃˈeɪst/
chayst
Definition
Past tense of 'chase'. It means followed someone or something quickly in order to catch them, reach them, or force them away.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for animals, police, games, and dangerous situations: 'the dog chased the cat', 'police chased the car'. It usually suggests movement and pursuit, not just following. Don't confuse it with 'followed', which can be calmer or more neutral.
Spanish: persiguió - corrió detrás dePortuguese (BR): perseguiu - correu atrás dePortuguese (PT): perseguiu - correu atrás deChinese (Simplified): 追赶 - 追逐Chinese (Traditional): 追趕 - 追逐Hindi: पीछा किया - दौड़कर पकड़ने की कोशिश कीArabic: طارد - لاحقBengali: ধাওয়া করেছিল - তাড়া করেছিলRussian: преследовал - гналсяJapanese: 追いかけた - 追ったVietnamese: đuổi theoKorean: 쫓았다 - 따라갔다Turkish: kovaladı - peşinden koştuUrdu: پیچھا کیاIndonesian: mengejar
Example Sentences
The farmer chased the birds away from the field.
basic
The dog chased the cat into the yard.
basic
The boy chased his ball down the street.
basic
A bee chased me all the way to the bus stop.
natural
The police chased the stolen car for twenty minutes.
natural
He chased every new idea, but never finished anything.
natural