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."
2
(of metal) Decorated with engraved or embossed patterns.
"The vase featured intricately chased silverwork."
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.