All Definitions for Chase
Below are all the dictionary definitions of chase:
1The act of one who chases another
2A pursuit.
3A hunt
4The act of hunting
5The pursuit of game.
6A children's game where one player chases another.
7A large country estate where game may be shot or hunted.
8Anything being chased, especially a vessel in time of war.
9Any of the guns that fire directly ahead or astern
10Either a bow chase or stern chase.
11The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.
12A division of the floor of a gallery, marked by a figure or otherwise
13The spot where a ball falls, and between which and the dedans the adversary must drive the ball in order to gain a point.
14One or more riders who are ahead of the peloton and trying to join the race or stage leaders.
15A series of brief improvised jazz solos by a number of musicians taking turns.
16To pursue.
17To follow at speed.
18To hunt.
19To seek to attain.
20To persistently pursue someone as a sexual or romantic partner.
21To pursue a vessel in order to destroy, capture or interrogate her.
22To consume another beverage immediately after drinking hard liquor, typically something better tasting or less harsh such as soda or beer
23To use a drink as a chaser.
24To attempt to win by scoring the required number of runs in the final innings.
25To swing at a pitch outside of the strike zone, typically an outside pitch.
26To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed.
27A rectangular steel or iron frame into which pages or columns of type are locked for printing or plate-making.
28A groove cut in an object
29A slot: the chase for the quarrel on a crossbow.
30A trench or channel or other encasement structure for encasing (archaically spelled enchasing) drainpipes or wiring
31A hollow space in the wall of a building encasing ventilation ducts, chimney flues, wires, cables or plumbing.
32The part of a gun in front of the trunnions.
33The cavity of a mold.
34A kind of joint by which an overlap joint is changed to a flush joint by means of a gradually deepening rabbet, as at the ends of clinker-built boats.
35To groove
36Indent.
37To place piping or wiring in a groove encased within a wall or floor, or in a hidden space encased by a wall.
38To cut (the thread of a screw).
39To decorate (metal) by engraving or embossing.
40A wild animal that is hunted.
41A unisex given name transferred from the surname, of modern usage.
42A surname transferred from the nickname from a Middle English nickname for a hunter.
43A placename
44A number of places in the United States:
45A village and river in British Columbia, Canada.
46An unincorporated community in Madison County, Alabama.
47A census-designated place in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska.
48An unincorporated community in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana.
49A city in Rice County, Kansas.
50An unincorporated community in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
51An unincorporated community in Baltimore County, Maryland.
52A township in Lake County, Michigan.
53A census-designated place in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania.
54A town and unincorporated community in Oconto County, Wisconsin.
55Ellipsis of Chase County. [One of 105 counties in Kansas, United States. County seat: Cottonwood Falls. Named after Salmon P. Chase.]
About antonyms for chase
Finding the right antonym for chase helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The act of one who chases another", chase has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for chase, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.