Chase after bugs.

Meaning: This means that monkeys often chase after bugs as a way to play or to catch them for food.

Choice of Words: Chase means to pursue or follow someone or something quickly. After is a preposition that indicates the direction or sequence of an action. Bugs are small insects that can be found in many environments, including forests where monkeys live.

Alternative Expressions

Pursue bugs.

Meaning: This means the same as "Chase after bugs." It's a more formal way to say it.

Choice of Words: Pursue means to go after or follow someone or something with the intention of catching them. It's a more formal word than chase. Bugs are small insects that can be found in many places. When you put them together, "Pursue bugs" means to go after bugs in order to catch them.

Run after bugs.

Meaning: This means the same as "Chase after bugs." It's a more informal way to say it.

Choice of Words: Run means to move quickly on your feet. After means following something in time or place. Bugs are small insects that can be found in many places. When you put them together, "Run after bugs" means to run or go after bugs in order to catch them.

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