What does "chased" mean?

1. (pursued someone or something) ran after someone or something to catch them. 2. (tried to get something) tried very hard to get something you wanted, like a job or a goal. 3. (decorated metal) describes metal that has a pattern cut or pressed into it.

How do you use "chased"?

Usually placed before the noun it describes.

chased

v. · adj.

US //ˈtʃeɪst// UK //tʃˈeɪst// chased

1 pursued someone or something (v.)
A2 Elementary

ran after someone or something to catch them.

followed someone or something rapidly in order to catch or drive them away.

Example

The dog chased the cat all the way across the garden.

Example

The police chased the suspect through several narrow alleys before finally cornering him near the waterfront.
- fled
- retreated
2 tried to get something (v.)
B1 Intermediate

tried very hard to get something you wanted, like a job or a goal.

pursued a goal, person, or objective with persistence.

Example

She chased her dream of becoming a pilot for many years.

Example

The company chased several high-profile contracts throughout the quarter, hoping to secure its financial future before the fiscal year ended.
- pursued
- sought
- avoided
- shunned
3 decorated metal (adj.)
C2 Proficiency Technical

describes metal that has a pattern cut or pressed into it.

referring to metalwork decorated by embossing or engraving with a tool.

Example

The museum displayed a beautiful chased silver bowl from the 18th century.

Example

The artisan presented a collection of chased gold ornaments, each featuring intricate floral patterns hammered into the surface with remarkable precision.

Usage

Usually placed before the noun it describes.
- plain
- smooth

Last updated June 20, 2026