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check > 38 senses
NOUN1check, bank check, chequeA written order directing a bank to pay money
2check, assayAn appraisal of the state of affairs
3check, chit, tabThe bill in a restaurant
4check, arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppageThe state of inactivity following an interruption
5check, confirmation, verification, substantiationAdditional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
6check, checkout, check-out procedureThe act of inspecting or verifying
7check, check mark, tickA mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
8check, hindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicapSomething immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
9check, chipA mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
10checkA textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
11check, bridle, curbThe act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
12checkObstructing an opponent in ice hockey
13check(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
VERB1check, check up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over, go over, check intoExamine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
2checkMake an examination or investigation
3check, see, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assureBe careful or certain to do something
4check, control, hold in, hold, contain, curb, moderateLessen the intensity of
5checkStop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
6check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tickPut a check mark on or next to
7check, retard, delaySlow the growth or development of
8check, check outBe verified or confirmed
9check, match, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe, tally, agreeBe compatible, similar or consistent
10checkBlock or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
11check, discipline, train, conditionTrain by instruction and practice
12checkConsign for shipment on a vehicle
13checkHand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
14checkAbandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons
15checkStop in a chase especially when scent is lost
16check, checker, chequerMark into squares or draw squares on
17checkDecline to initiate betting
18check, turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold backHold back, as of a danger or an enemy
19checkPlace into check
20checkWrite out a check on a bank account
21check, determine, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learnFind out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
22checkVerify by consulting a source or authority
23checkArrest the motion (of something) abruptly
24check, chinkMake cracks or chinks in
25check, crack, breakBecome fractured
check > pronunciation
Soundscheh'k
RhymesAztec, beck, bedeck, and 36 more rhymes in ehk at the HyperDic website...
check > noun 1, possession
MeaningA written order directing a bank to pay money.
Examples"he paid all his bills by check"
Synonymsbank check, cheque
Narrowerbad check, bad cheque; kite; kite; counter check; giro, giro cheque; paycheck, payroll check; certified check, certified cheque; personal check, personal cheque; cashier's check, treasurer's check, cashier's cheque, treasurer's cheque; blank check, blank cheque; medicare check, medicare payment
Broaderdraft, bill of exchange, order of payment
Verbscheck
check > noun 2, cognition
MeaningAn appraisal of the state of affairs.
Examples"a check on its dependability under stress"
Synonymsassay
Narrowercountercheck, double check; Apgar score; paternity test; stress test
Broaderappraisal, assessment
Verbscheck
check > noun 3, communication
MeaningThe bill in a restaurant.
Examples"he asked the waiter for the check"
Synonymschit, tab
Broaderbill, account, invoice
check > noun 4, state
MeaningThe state of inactivity following an interruption.
Examples"held them in check"
Synonymsarrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
Narrowercountercheck; logjam
Broaderinaction, inactivity, inactiveness
Verbscheck; check
check > noun 5, cognition
MeaningAdditional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct.
Synonymsconfirmation, verification, substantiation
Narrowerbed check; crosscheck; parity check, redundant check, odd-even check; checksum
Broaderproof, cogent evidence
Verbscheck; check
check > noun 6, act
MeaningThe act of inspecting or verifying.
Examples"they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
Synonymscheckout, check-out procedure
Narrowerspot check
Broaderinspection, review
Verbscheck; check; check; check; check
check > noun 7, communication
MeaningA mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
Examples"as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"
Synonymscheck mark, tick
Broadermark
Verbscheck
check > noun 8, cognition
MeaningSomething immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Synonymshindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap
Narroweralbatross, millstone; bind; drag; obstacle, obstruction; straitjacket
Broaderdifficulty
check > noun 9, attribute
MeaningA mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something.
Synonymschip
Broaderblemish, defect, mar
Verbscheck; check
check > noun 10, artifact
MeaningA textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard).
Examples"she wore a skirt with checks"
Narrowerhoundstooth check, hound's-tooth check, dogstooth check, dogs-tooth check, dog's-tooth check
Broaderweave
Verbscheck
check > noun 11, act
MeaningThe act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.
Synonymsbridle, curb
Broaderrestraint
Verbscheck; check
check > noun 12, act
MeaningObstructing an opponent in ice hockey.
Part ofice hockey, hockey, hockey game
Narrowercrosscheck; poke check
Broaderobstruction
Verbscheck
check > noun 13, act
Meaning(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king.
Categorychess, chess game
Narrowerdiscovered check
Broaderchess move
check > verb 1, cognition
MeaningExamine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThe men check the area for animals; The men check for animals in the area
Examples"check the brakes"; "Check out the engine"
Synonymscheck up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over, go over, check into
Narrowerwatch, observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on
Broaderanalyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
Similar tocheck, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick
Nounscheck; checker; check
check > verb 2, social
MeaningMake an examination or investigation.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
ModelThey won't check the story
Examples"check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class"
Narrowerscreen, test; countercheck; breathalyze, breathalyse
Broaderexamine, see
Nounscheck
check > verb 3, cognition
MeaningBe careful or certain to do something. Make certain of something.
PatternSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
Synonymssee, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
Narrowerproofread, proof; control; double-check; cross-check; cinch; card; spot-check; cover
Broaderverify
Similar tocheck, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick; check; determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn; control, verify
Nounscheck; check
check > verb 4, social
MeaningLessen the intensity of. Temper. Hold in restraint. Hold or keep within limits.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymscontrol, hold in, hold, contain, curb, moderate
Narrowerrestrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle; suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, conquer, curb; damp; mortify, subdue, cricify; deny, abnegate; restrict; train; catch; bate; thermostat; countercheck, counteract
Broaderrestrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back
Nounscheck
check > verb 5, motion
MeaningStop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution.
PatternSomebody ----s
Examples"She checked for an instant and missed a step"
Broaderstop, halt
Similar tocheck; check
Nounscheck
check > verb 6, cognition
MeaningPut a check mark on or next to.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"Please check each name on the list"
Synonymscheck off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick
Narrowerreceipt
Broaderverify
Similar tocheck, check up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over, go over, check into; see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
Nounscheck
check > verb 7, change
MeaningSlow the growth or development of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsretard, delay
Narrowerdampen; stay, detain, delay
Broaderchange, alter, modify
check > verb 8, stative
MeaningBe verified or confirmed. Pass inspection.
PatternSomething ----s
ModelThey won't check the story
Examples"These stories don't check!"
Synonymscheck out
Similar tomatch, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
Nounscheck
check > verb 9, stative
MeaningBe compatible, similar or consistent. Coincide in their characteristics.
PatternSomething ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Examples"The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"
Synonymsmatch, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
Narrowerconsist; look; answer; coincide; align; correlate; parallel; twin, duplicate, parallel; square; corroborate, underpin, bear out, support; resemble; meet, fit, conform to; homologize; befit, suit, beseem; harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree; pattern; adhere; rhyme, rime
Broaderequal, be
Contrarydisagree, disaccord, discord
Similar tocheck, check out; harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree
check > verb 10, social
MeaningBlock or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
ModelThe fighter managed to check his opponent
Broaderobstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
Nounscheck
check > verb 11, social
MeaningTrain by instruction and practice. Especially to teach self-control.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymsdiscipline, train, condition
Narrowermortify
Broaderdevelop, make grow
Similar toprepare, groom, train
Nounscheck
check > verb 12, possession
MeaningConsign for shipment on a vehicle.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"check your luggage before boarding"
Broaderconsign, charge
Similar tocheck
check > verb 13, possession
MeaningHand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping.
PatternSomebody ----s something to somebody
ModelThey check the cape
Examples"Check your coat at the door"
Broaderconsign, charge
Similar tocheck
Nounschecker
check > verb 14, motion
MeaningAbandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons.
PatternSomething ----s
Broaderstop, halt
Similar tocheck
check > verb 15, motion
MeaningStop in a chase especially when scent is lost.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"The dog checked"
Broaderstop, halt
Similar tocheck
check > verb 16, creation
MeaningMark into squares or draw squares on. Draw crossed lines on.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymschecker, chequer
Broaderdraw
Nounscheck
check > verb 17, competition
MeaningDecline to initiate betting.
PatternSomebody ----s
Categorycard game, cards
Broadermove, go
check > verb 18, competition
MeaningHold back, as of a danger or an enemy. Check the expansion or influence of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"Check the growth of communism in Sout East Asia"
Synonymsturn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back
Narrowercut down, cut out
Broaderdefend
check > verb 19, competition
MeaningPlace into check.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples"He checked my kings"
Categorychess, chess game
Entailsmove, go
Broaderattack, aggress
check > verb 20, communication
MeaningWrite out a check on a bank account.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderwrite out, issue, make out, cut
Nounscheck
check > verb 21, communication
MeaningFind out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort.
PatternSomebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
ModelThey check whether there was a traffic accident
Examples"Check whether the train leaves on time"
Synonymsdetermine, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn
Narrowertest
Similar tosee, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure; determine, find, find out, ascertain
Nounscheck
check > verb 22, cognition
MeaningVerify by consulting a source or authority.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts"
Broaderverify
Similar tosee, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
Nounscheck
check > verb 23, change
MeaningArrest the motion (of something) abruptly.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
Narrowerstem, stanch, staunch, halt
Broaderstop
Nounscheck
check > verb 24, change
MeaningMake cracks or chinks in.
PatternSomething ----s something
Examples"The heat checked the paint"
Synonymschink
Broadercrack
Similar tocrack, check, break
Nounscheck
check > verb 25, change
MeaningBecome fractured. Break or crack on the surface only.
PatternSomething ----s
Synonymscrack, break
Narrowercrack
Broaderchange
Similar tocheck, chink; crack
Nounscheck

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