“Chased” or “Chaste”—Which to use?

“Chased” or “Chaste”

Overview

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. 👇

Definitions

chased: NA

chaste: (adjective) morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse). (adjective) pure and simple in design or style. (adjective) abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse.

Pronunciation

chased: ch·EY·s·t

chaste: ch·EY·s·t

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Examples in Context

Examples of “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…

Examples of “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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