Used to describe someone or something being physically chased, often urgently or hastily.

Physical Pursuit

Can be used metaphorically for striving or competing for something.

Metaphorical Chase

Can denote immediate action or reaction after a prompt or cue.

Indicates understanding of order, especially in time, sequence, or hierarchy.

Helps set expectations about what to anticipate next in a sequence.

Often used in literature to explain the order of events or character introductions.

Suggests accountability or consequences, as used by authority figures or institutions.

Implies an approaching confrontation or action against a person due to their actions.