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[hrraghurao]

Which is correct_ " A dog while chasing a cat runs after it or runs behind it. In India many people say ' the dog ran behind the cat' Are both allowed?

[Tdol]

'After' is better for me (British English speaker) because it gives the idea of the chase, while 'behind' just describes the position, but doesn't suggest trying to catch it.

[Michelle20]

I live in the USA and my choice will be "after" too.

I am a NNES.