Pronunciation: /tʃeɪs/

Definitions of chase

noun a pursuit or hunt

Example Sentences

A1 The children played a game of chase in the park.

A2 The cat and dog engaged in a playful chase around the house.

B1 The police were involved in a high-speed chase with the suspect's car.

B2 The chase scene in the movie was filled with intense action and suspense.

C1 The spy led the enemy agents on a wild chase through the city streets.

C2 The intricate chase sequence in the film was choreographed to perfection.

verb to pursue in order to catch or catch up with

Example Sentences

A1 The dog chased the cat.

A2 She chased after the bus but missed it.

B1 The police chased the suspect through the streets.

B2 The cheetah chased down its prey with lightning speed.

C1 The detective chased every lead to solve the case.

C2 The paparazzi chased the celebrity for a photo.

Examples of chase in a Sentence

formal The police engaged in a high-speed chase to apprehend the suspect.

informal I love watching action movies with intense chase scenes.

slang We decided to chase the sunset and see where it takes us.

figurative Success is not something you chase, but something you attract by the person you become.

Grammatical Forms of chase

past tense

chased

plural

chases

comparative

more chase

superlative

most chase

present tense

chases

future tense

will chase

perfect tense

has chased

continuous tense

is chasing

singular

chase

positive degree

chase

infinitive

to chase

gerund

chasing

participle

chasing

Origin and Evolution of chase

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'chase' originated from Old French 'chacier' which came from Latin 'captiare' meaning 'to hunt or capture'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of hunting, the word 'chase' evolved to also mean pursuing or following something or someone. Over time, it has come to be used in various contexts such as in sports, law enforcement, and even in relationships to describe pursuing someone romantically.