chase after
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle after
Meanings
Pursue someone or something quickly
Why “after”? The path chases after a target, following behind until it catches up.
“The dog chased after the ball.”
“Two fans chased after the singer's car.”
Don't confuse with
chase afterchase away
Chase after means pursue someone or something quickly. Chase away means force someone or something to leave by chasing.
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