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chase vs run down

run down vs chase

chase is a noun but run down is not a noun.

chase and run down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chase Yes No Yes No
run down No No Yes No
As verbs, run down is a hyponym of chase; that is, run down is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than chase:
  • chase: go after with the intent to catch
  • run down: pursue until captured
Other hyponyms of chase include tree, quest, hound, hunt, trace.
chase (noun) run down (noun)
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time
chase (verb) run down (verb)
cut a groove into use up all one's strength and energy and stop working
cut a furrow into a columns injure or kill by knocking (someone or something) down and passing over the body, as with a vehicle
go after with the intent to catch pursue until captured
pursue someone sexually or romantically move downward
examine hastily
deplete
trace
Difference between chase and run down

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