chasing
word · lemma: chase
Definition
Moving or running 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 for physical pursuit and figuratively in phrases like 'chasing a dream' or 'chasing success'. 'Chasing after' is common in speech. It can sometimes suggest too much effort or an unhealthy focus, as in 'stop chasing people who ignore you'.
Example Sentences
The dog is chasing the ball.
basic
The boy was chasing his sister in the yard.
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She is chasing her dream of becoming a doctor.
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I’m tired of chasing people who never make time for me.
natural
He spent years chasing money and forgot what mattered to him.
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At this point, we’re just chasing a problem that keeps changing.
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