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check
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- pronunciation:
- chek
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- check in
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a test or search to make sure that something is correct or in order.
The stage crew ran a check of the sound system before the concert started.- synonyms:
- examination, inspection, test
- similar words:
- checkout, investigation, probe, trial
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| definition 2: |
a written order to a bank to pay money from an account.
I pay my bills by check.
- similar words:
- certificate, draft
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| definition 3: |
a bill for food and drink at a bar or restaurant.
- synonyms:
- tab
- similar words:
- bill
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| definition 4: |
a design or pattern made up of small squares.
She wore a dress of red and black checks.- synonyms:
- square
- similar words:
- plaid, tartan
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| definition 5: |
something that controls, holds back, or limits.
The rule against loud noise in the neighborhood put a check on band practice.- synonyms:
- curb, rein
- similar words:
- boundary, confines, control, guidance, limit, restriction
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| definition 6: |
the situation in chess in which the king is under attack by an opponent's piece.
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| related words: |
account, barrier, bond, bound, charge, credit, drawback, handicap, hitch, muzzle, nerve, obstacle |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
checks, checking, checked |
| definition 1: |
to look over to make sure of correctness; examine carefully.
Would you check my paper to see if I have made any spelling mistakes?- synonyms:
- inspect, look over
- similar words:
- confirm, examine, investigate, probe, proof, scrutinize, test, verify
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| definition 2: |
to put under someone's care for a short time.
We checked our bags at the desk while we walked around the train station.- synonyms:
- entrust
- similar words:
- commend, commit, deliver, leave
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| definition 3: |
to look at (something) in order to get some specific information about it.
My mom just checked the turkey, but it wasn't done yet. |
| definition 4: |
to cause to stop suddenly.
The rider checked his galloping horse.- synonyms:
- halt
- antonyms:
- accelerate, release
- similar words:
- arrest, balk, brake, control, end, leash, nip, rein in, stall, stay, stop
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| definition 5: |
to put a mark next to in order to show that something is correct or has been done (often followed by "off").
Please check off the items on the grocery list after you have found them.- similar words:
- cross off, mark, query
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| related words: |
break, cease, combat, contain, curb, frustrate, govern, halt, hold, inspect, keep, kill, monitor, prohibit, restrain, still, stunt, subdue, suspend, tether, withhold |
| phrase: |
check in |
| derivation: |
checkless (adj.) |
The words check and Czech sound alike but have different meanings.
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