Meaning & use
chase
To run or move quickly after someone or something in order to catch it.
See it in a sentence
The dog chased the squirrel across the yard until it disappeared up a tree.
Police officers chased the suspect through several city blocks before making an arrest.
A note on using this word
Chase implies an active, often urgent pursuit, whereas 'follow' can simply mean moving behind someone without any sense of urgency.
Words with a similar meaning
pursuehunt
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Words with an opposite meaning
Another way to use it
2. noun
An act of pursuing someone or something quickly.
The movie's final car chase kept audiences on the edge of their seats.
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