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“Chased” or “Chaste”

chased / chaste are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

chased ch·EY·s·t

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

chaste ch·EY·s·t

  • adjectivemorally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse).
  • adjectivepure and simple in design or style.
  • adjectiveabstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse.
Usage

Examples in context

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“chased”

  • Lui and Greg (Prince Stefan) chased Joy but arrive too late…
  • Constant light rain and fog chased the crew in Kamchatka and…
  • …cable to safety but is chased by Krisst.
  • …Shane McMahon interfered and was chased away by X-Pac.
  • The group were chased off into the hills by…
  • In the fourth round, Pacquiao chased Mayweather around the ring, throwing…
  • Run – hero is chased by thugs.
  • He then chased him out the ring with…
  • …total in 50-over ODI's successfully chased – at the time –…
  • Chased from their home, the actors…

“chaste”

  • …the good warriors of the Chaste altogether.
  • …– tender, sensitive and resolutely chaste – at least with the…
  • …his mission to keep the Chaste pure and clean from any…
  • …its attention to the leaderless Chaste, once again attempting to destroy
  • …Shamrock to keep his sister chaste, she was soon shown to…
  • …his fellow associates within the Chaste.
  • …housebound and obedient, young girls chaste and innocent.
  • …language in purity and with chaste ears, will twist the whole…
  • …a "love song for the chaste" due to its arrangements being…
  • …decorated in contrast to the chaste lines of the exterior.

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