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giving chase

giving chase is the present participle and gerund of give chase.

Meaning of give chase

Verb

give chase (third-person singular simple present gives chase, present participle giving chase, simple past gave chase, past participle given chase)

  1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To begin chasing or pursuing someone or something, whether on foot or by vehicle.
    • After the robbery, the police gave chase but didn't catch the suspect.
    Synonyms:
    give pursuit

Questions about giving chase

What is giving chase the present participle and gerund of?
Giving chase is the present participle and gerund of give chase.

Words near giving chase in the dictionary

  1. giving battle
  2. giving birth
  3. giving blood
  4. giving brain
  5. giving by
  6. giving chase
  7. giving credit
  8. giving curry
  9. giving dap
  10. giving dome
  11. giving ear

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