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to run after
[phrase form: run]
01
to follow someone or something in an attempt to catch them
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Movement verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
after
Base verb
run
Present tense
run after
3rd person singular
runs after
Present participle
running after
Past simple
ran after
Past participle
run after
Examples
The police had to run after the suspect to apprehend him.
02
to actively try to gain someone's love or affection
Examples
John has been running after Sarah for months, hoping she'll notice his feelings.
