chase after
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle after
Meanings
Pursue someone or something quickly
Why “after”? A person follows a moving target and tries to reach or obtain it.
“The dog chased after the ball.”
“Two fans chased after the singer's car.”
Don't confuse with
Chase after means pursue someone or something quickly. Chase away means force someone or something to leave by chasing.
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“The dog chased after the ball.” What does it mean?
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chase away
A contrast learners often mix up
Force someone or something to leave by chasing
be after
Same after pattern: chasing
Be trying to find or get something
come after
Same after pattern: chasing
Be later than something in time or order; Chase someone, or try to punish them
go after
Same after pattern: chasing
Pursue someone or something with effort
run after
Same after pattern: chasing
Chase someone by running
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