adj
Uncommon
chased
chayst
Chased (adj) means Pursued or followed at speed. Example: “The chased fox darted into the hedgerow.”
adj
1
Pursued or followed at speed.
"The chased fox darted into the hedgerow."
"The chased thief ran out of breath and gave himself up."
"A chased rabbit zigzagged across the field, with the dog close behind."
2
(of metal) Decorated with engraved or embossed patterns.
"The chased lozenges have pairs of confronting green triangles set tip-to-tip, and with squares and diminutive triangles, all in purple and green porphyry, in the white marble interspaces."
— Warwick Rodwell, David S. Neal (2019)
"The vase featured intricately chased silverwork."
"Besides the plain sculpture imitating natural or conventionalising natural forms, there is the chased and engraved work, and the repoussé work, the production of which is similar in respect of method to that of Europe."
— H. Cole, Catalogue of the Objects of Indian Art (2023)
"The museum displayed a chased copper bowl covered in tiny flowers."
"She wore a chased silver bracelet with a pattern of leaves."
How to use chased
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFollowed at speed, or (for metalwork) decorated with engraving.
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What does “chased” mean?
The word “chased” means pursued or followed at speed. In plain terms, followed at speed, or (for metalwork) decorated with engraving.
How do you pronounce “chased”?
“Chased” is pronounced chayst (/t͡ʃeɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “chased” in a sentence?
Here is “chased” used in a sentence: “The chased fox darted into the hedgerow.”
What part of speech is “chased”?
“Chased” is an adjective.
Is “chased” a common word?
“Chased” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “chased” have?
“Chased” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: pursued or followed at speed.
What is the difference between chased and chasing as adjectives?
Chased describes something that has already been pursued or, in metalwork, already decorated with engraved patterns. Chasing describes the action happening in the present, such as 'a dog chasing a ball.'
Does chased always mean pursued?
No. Chased has two separate senses: something that was pursued or followed at speed, and, unrelatedly, metal decorated with engraved or embossed patterns.
