run after
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle after
Meanings
Chase someone by running
Why “after”? The path chases after a target, following behind until it catches up.
“He ran after the bus.”
“The child ran after the puppy.”
Don't confuse with
Run after means chase someone by running. Run along means used to tell a child or someone to leave.
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run along
A contrast learners often mix up
Used to tell a child or someone to leave (often dismissively)
be after
Same after pattern: chasing
Be trying to find or get something
chase after
Same after pattern: chasing
Pursue someone or something quickly
go after
Same after pattern: chasing
Pursue someone or something with effort
run about
Same base verb: run
Move busily in many directions
run across
Same base verb: run
Encounter someone or something unexpectedly
run around
Same base verb: run
Go to many places quickly to do tasks
run away
Same base verb: run
Escape by running; Avoid dealing with a problem or responsibility
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