Chasing: meaning, definitions and examples
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chasing
[ ˈʧeɪsɪŋ ]
in a race
The act of pursuing someone or something in order to catch them.
Synonyms
following, pursuing, running after
Examples of usage
- He was chasing the thief through the crowded streets.
- The dog was chasing the squirrel up the tree.
- We were chasing the leader in the final lap of the race.
in a playful manner
To run or follow someone or something eagerly in order to play or have fun.
Synonyms
engaging in a pursuit, playing tag, running around
Examples of usage
- The children were chasing each other around the playground.
- The puppy was chasing its tail in circles.
- She enjoys chasing her cat with a laser pointer.
sports
The act of striving to catch or overtake someone or something, typically in a competitive environment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He gave everything he had in the chasing phase of the cycling race.
- The chasing pack was gaining on the leader in the final stretch.
Translations
Translations of the word "chasing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perseguição
🇮🇳 पीछा करना
🇩🇪 Verfolgung
🇮🇩 mengejar
🇺🇦 переслідування
🇵🇱 pościg
🇯🇵 追跡 (tsuiseki)
🇫🇷 poursuite
🇪🇸 persecución
🇹🇷 takip
🇰🇷 추적 (chujeok)
🇸🇦 مطاردة (muṭārada)
🇨🇿 pronásledování
🇸🇰 prenasledovanie
🇨🇳 追逐 (zhuīzhú)
🇸🇮 zasledovanje
🇮🇸 elt
🇰🇿 қуғындау
🇬🇪 დევნა (devna)
🇦🇿 təqib
🇲🇽 persecución
Word origin
The word 'chasing' comes from the Middle English word 'chasen', which means 'to pursue eagerly'. It has origins in Old French and ultimately derives from the Latin word 'captiare', meaning 'to seize'. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings related to pursuit, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense.