chaseable

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Definitions of chaseable word

verb with object chaseable to pursue in order to seize, overtake, etc.: The police officer chased the thief. 1
verb with object chaseable to pursue with intent to capture or kill, as game; hunt: to chase deer. 1
verb with object chaseable to follow or devote one's attention to with the hope of attracting, winning, gaining, etc.: He chased her for three years before she consented to marry him. 1
verb with object chaseable to drive or expel by force, threat, or harassment: She chased the cat out of the room. 1
verb without object chaseable to follow in pursuit: to chase after someone. 1
verb without object chaseable to rush or hasten: We spent the weekend chasing around from one store to another. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English chacen < Middle French chasser to hunt, Old French chacier < Vulgar Latin *captiāre; see catch

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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