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chased

adjective

Simple meaning

Embossed or engraved.

Pronunciation

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chayst
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈtʃeɪst

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

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adjective

  1. Pursued.

  2. Embossed or engraved.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

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Inflected forms

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  • chaseverbBase word

    Go after with the intent to catch.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • chasernounPerson or profession

    A person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture.

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