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Word

chased

US/ˈtʃeɪst/

UK/tʃˈeɪst/

Definitions

01pursued someone or something

A2

v. ran after someone or something to catch them.

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

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

“The police chased the suspect through several narrow alleys before finally cornering him near the waterfront.”

Antonyms

02tried to get something

B1

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

v. pursued a goal, person, or objective with persistence.

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

“The company chased several high-profile contracts throughout the quarter, hoping to secure its financial future before the fiscal year ended.”

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03decorated metal

C2

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

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

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

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

Technical

Usage

Usually placed before the noun it describes.

Antonyms

This entry

Level
A2 · Elementary
Frequency
Frequent
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