chased
v. A2 Elementary US //ˈtʃeɪst// UK //tʃˈeɪst// chased
v. to run after someone or something to catch them. You might do this during a game or if you are trying to stop a thief.
v. to pursue someone or something rapidly in order to overtake or capture them. The past tense and past participle form of 'chase'.
The dog chased the cat across the garden.
The police officer chased the suspect through the narrow streets until he finally caught him.
The children spent the entire afternoon in the park, where they chased each other through the tall grass until they were too tired to move.
Usage
Transitive verb — requires a direct object representing the person or thing being pursued.
Pitfall
The dog chased after to the catThe dog chased after the catWhen using 'chase after', do not add 'to' before the object.