check
/t͡ʃɛk/noun, verb1 syllable
Check means: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.
Synonyms for check98
noun, as in something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
noun, as in the state of inactivity following an interruption
noun, as in additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
noun, as in a written order directing a bank to pay money
noun, as in the bill in a restaurant
noun, as in the act of inspecting or verifying
noun, as in a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
noun, as in the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
noun, as in an appraisal of the state of affairs
noun, as in a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
verb, as in be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
verb, as in put a check mark on or near or next to
verb, as in find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
verb, as in be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
verb, as in examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
verb, as in be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
verb, as in verify by consulting a source or authority
verb, as in lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
verb, as in develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
verb, as in hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
verb, as in mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
What does check mean?38
verb
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something“He verified that the valves were closed”
put a check mark on or near or next to“Please check each name on the list”
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort“I want to see whether she speaks French”
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics“The two stories don't agree in many details”
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition“check the brakes”
be verified or confirmed; pass inspection“These stories don't check!”
verify by consulting a source or authority“check the spelling of this word”
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits“moderate your alcohol intake”
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control“Parents must discipline their children”
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of“Arrest the downward trend”
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only“The glass cracked when it was heated”
make cracks or chinks in“The heat checked the paint”
slow the growth or development of“The brain damage will retard the child's language development”
mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
make an examination or investigation“check into the rumor”
stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution“She checked for an instant and missed a step”
block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
consign for shipment on a vehicle“check your luggage before boarding”
hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping“Check your coat at the door”
abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
stop in a chase especially when scent is lost“The dog checked”
decline to initiate betting
place into check“He checked my kings”
write out a check on a bank account
arrest the motion (of something) abruptly“He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve”
noun
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
the state of inactivity following an interruption“the negotiations were in arrest”
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct“fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory”
a written order directing a bank to pay money“he paid all his bills by check”
the bill in a restaurant“he asked the waiter for the check”
the act of inspecting or verifying“they made a check of their equipment”
a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.“as he called the roll he put a check mark by each student's name”
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess“his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper”
an appraisal of the state of affairs“they made an assay of the contents”
a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)“she wore a skirt with checks”
obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with check?14
Check in a sentence
- The clerk nodded, so the woman wrote a check and handed it over.CM
- If you have a chance, please check your mailbox.Jesse
- Before meeting your guests, be sure to carefully check that the toilet door locks.unknown
- The words covered are steadily increasing, so check frequently.unknown
- You check for a pulse, but find none.corvard
- I'll examine the patient right away, but before let's check his medical history.marcelostockle
- The three rules of competitive mathematics: check, check, and recheck.FlamingTofu
- In this hotel, you have to check out by nine o'clock.unknown
Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.
Forms of check
as a noun
- plural
- checks
as a verb
- past tense
- checked
- present participle
- checking
- third-person singular
- checks
- past participle
- checked