Chase Definition

chase
noun
  1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
  2. United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873)
  3. a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time
verb
  1. go after with the intent to catch; "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"
  2. pursue someone sexually or romantically
  3. cut a groove into; "chase silver"
  4. cut a furrow into a columns

"Chase" in song lyrics

See how chase is used in real songs:

  • "Struggle in the rat race, people in the sleeper chase"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q — Freestyle
  • "Now you wanna run you're tryin' to make me chase"
    2nd II None — Didn't Mean To Turn You On
  • "me and that 2Phace sippin skeet chase"
    2Phace f/ Big Moe — P Potion

Usage tips for "chase"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "chase" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for chase to find words that pair well.

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