Chase против Follow против Pursue

Когда что использовать в английском, со значением, регистром и примерами.

Chase

Топ 1000 (очень частое)B2verb

Follow

Топ 1000 (очень частое)A1verb

Pursue

Топ 2000 (частое)B2verb
 ChaseFollowPursue
Произношение🇬🇧 /["/tʃeɪs/","/ˈtʃeɪsɪz/","/tʃeɪst/","/ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tʃeɪs/","/ˈtʃeɪsɪz/","/tʃeɪst/","/ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈfɒləʊ/","/ˈfɒləʊz/","/ˈfɒləʊd/","/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfɑːləʊ/","/ˈfɑːləʊz/","/ˈfɑːləʊd/","/ˈfɑːləʊɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //pəˈsjuː//🇺🇸 //pərˈsuː//
ЗначениеTo run after someone or something quickly.To go after someone or something or do what they do.To chase or try to achieve something.
ПримерThe children love to chase each other in the park.I will follow you to the store.He decided to pursue a career in medicine.
РегистрНейтральноеНейтральноеНейтральное
Насколько частоеТоп 1000 (очень частое)Топ 1000 (очень частое)Топ 2000 (частое)
Уровень CEFRB2A1B2
Часть речиverbverbverb
Сочетанияchase a dream, chase after, chase someone awayclosely, reluctantly, dutifully, beckon somebody to, beckon to somebody to, being followed, follow close behind (somebody), follow right behind (somebody), closely, quickly, shortly, (be) followed by something, follow in the wake of something, closely, quickly, shortly, (be) followed by something, follow in the wake of something, carefully, to the letter, dutifully, faithfully, blindly, slavishly, be expected to, be likely to, follow in somebody’s footsteps, follow in the tradition of somebody/​something, follow suit, not necessarily, logically, naturally, (on) from, not quite, be easy to, be difficult to, be hard topursue a goal, pursue a career, pursue an opportunity
Антонимыflee, avoid, escapelead, precede, guideabandon, give up, discontinue
Частые ошибкиConfusing with 'chase after' which is less common., Using the wrong tense, e.g., 'chased' instead of 'chase' when describing a continuing action., Using it without an object, e.g., saying 'I chase' instead of 'I chase the cat.'Confusing 'follow' with 'lead' — they have opposite meanings., Using 'follow' without an object (e.g., 'I will follow' should specify who or what)., Mistakenly using 'follows' in the past tense instead of 'followed'.Confused with 'follow' – 'pursue' implies a more active effort., Using 'pursue' with inanimate objects, instead of actions or goals.
Заметки по употреблениюUsed when someone is trying to catch something or someone. It's appropriate for most contexts but can be informal if used in phrases like 'chase your dreams.'Use 'follow' when discussing tracking someone physically or conceptually (like ideas or trends). For social media, 'follow' often describes subscribing to someone's updates. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts.Use 'pursue' in neutral or formal contexts, such as academic or professional goals. Avoid in casual conversation.

Частые вопросы: Chase против Follow против Pursue

В чём разница между Chase, Follow и Pursue?

Chase: To run after someone or something quickly. Follow: To go after someone or something or do what they do. Pursue: To chase or try to achieve something.

У Chase, Follow и Pursue одинаковый уровень CEFR?

Chase: B2, Follow: A1, Pursue: B2 по шкале CEFR.

Какая часть речи у Chase, Follow и Pursue?

Chase: verb, Follow: verb, Pursue: verb.

Можно показать пример каждого?

Chase: The children love to chase each other in the park. Follow: I will follow you to the store. Pursue: He decided to pursue a career in medicine.

Можно ли использовать Chase, Follow и Pursue взаимозаменяемо?

Не всегда. Chase, Follow и Pursue близки и иногда пересекаются, но различаются по регистру, частоте и употреблению, поэтому замена одного другим может изменить смысл или тон. Стоит свериться с различиями выше, прежде чем заменять.