English dictionary
Hint: In most browsers you can lookup any word by double click it.
English verb: go after | |||
| 1. | go after (motion) go after with the intent to catch | ||
| Samples | The policeman chased the mugger down the alley. The dog chased the rabbit. | ||
| Examples | Sam cannot go after Sue | ||
| Synonyms | chase, chase after, dog, give chase, tag, tail, track, trail | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | follow, pursue | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | hound, hunt, quest, run down, trace, tree | ||
| 2. | go after (contact) go in search of or hunt for | ||
| Samples | Pursue a hobby. | ||
| Synonyms | pursue, quest after, quest for | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | look for, search, seek | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2026 onlineordbog.dk
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2026 onlineordbog.dk