Synonyms for

Chasing

Verb / ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ / Another word for chasing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to run after someone or something in order to catch them

Synonyms & similar words

tag dog trail tail track goafter furrow chamfer chaseafter chase givechase pursuing hunting following tracking trailing hounding shadowing stalking harrying dogging tagging tailing chivvying harassing

Synonyms by register

Formal

pursuing following tracking hounding

Informal

going after running after hot on the heels of on the trail of

Literary

procuring seeking hunting

Antonyms

fleeing escaping avoiding resisting evading retreating

Common collocations

  • chasing shadows
  • chasing dreams
  • chasing a ball
  • chasing the dragon
  • chasing ambulances
  • chasing paper
  • chasing rainbows

Word family

noun chase
verb chase
adjective chasing
adverb chasingly

Usage note

The word 'chasing' often implies a pursuit, but can also refer to a futile or idealistic endeavor, as in 'chasing rainbows'. It can also be used informally to mean trying to obtain something, like 'chasing paper'.

Example sentences

  1. The cat is chasing the mouse.
  2. I like chasing butterflies in the park.
  3. The police are chasing the robber.
  4. The dog is chasing its tail.
  5. We are chasing the sunset on the beach.

Quotes

  • Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream. - Marlon Wayans
  • Don't chase people. Be yourself, do your own thing and work hard. The right people - the ones who really belong in your life - will come to you. And stay. - Will Smith
  • I'm not a fast runner. I'm not a smooth talker. But I can be a good friend. I try to be there when you need me, even if it's only to chase away the monsters. - L.J. Smith

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