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chases

The correct spelling is chases.

How to pronounce chases

noun

IPA: /ˈtʃeɪsɪz/

Say it like: Cha-ses

The correct spelling is chases. The act of one who chases another; a pursuit. For example: "I need something to chase this shot with."

Usage Examples

I need something to chase this shot with.

Australia will be chasing 217 for victory on the final day.

The rally chased the starter.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who chases another; a pursuit.
  2. 2.A hunt.
  3. 3.A children's game where one player chases another.
  4. 4.A large country estate where game may be shot or hunted.
  5. 5.Anything being chased, especially a vessel in time of war.

verb

  1. 1.To pursue.
  2. 2.To consume another beverage immediately after drinking hard liquor, typically something better tasting or less harsh such as soda or beer; to use a drink as a chaser
  3. 3.To attempt to win by scoring the required number of runs in the final innings.
  4. 4.To swing at a pitch outside of the strike zone, typically an outside pitch
  5. 5.To produce enough offense to cause the pitcher to be removed

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