5 letter words ending in HASE

Chase 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions

Noun: an act of pursuing someone or something.

Verb: to pursue in order to catch or catch up with.

3. Pronunciations

US: /tʃeɪs/

UK: /tʃeɪs/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "chase" originated from the Old French word "chacier," meaning "to hunt." It has been used in English since the 13th century. As a noun, "chase" refers to the act of pursuing someone or something. As a verb, it means to pursue in order to catch or catch up with. The word is commonly used in sports, such as chasing a ball in soccer or chasing a puck in hockey. It is also frequently used in police pursuits and in romantic pursuits.

5. Synonyms

Noun: pursuit, hunt, chase after

Verb: pursue, follow, run after

6. Related Words

catch, hunt, track, stalk, run

7. Example Sentences

Noun: The chase lasted for hours, but the police finally caught the suspect.

Verb: The dog chased the cat up the tree.

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

Definitions

• Noun: a distinct period or stage in a series of events or a process of change or development.
• Verb: carry out (something) in gradual stages.

Pronunciations

• US: /feɪz/
• UK: /feɪz/

Origin and Usage

The word "phase" originated from the Greek word "phaínein" meaning "to appear". It was first used in English in the 1600s to refer to the appearance or aspect of something. Later on, it was used to describe a particular stage in a process or development. As a verb, "phase" means to carry out something in gradual stages.

Synonyms

• Stage
• Period
• Step
• Aspect
• Part

Related Words

• Phage
• Chase
• Phare
• Haste
• Phase

Example Sentences

• The project is currently in the planning phase.
• The company is phasing out its older products to make way for new ones.
• The moon goes through different phases throughout the month.