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1. check
verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition.
Synonyms
Etymology
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
Rhymes with Check
- receptech
- golombek
- vanvleck
- prestech
- polytech
- vanhecke
- quebec
- mcpeck
- labrecque
- vanek
- streck
- nobec
- macek
- exec
- domecq
- dehecq
- bo-shek
- bedeck
- wnek
- trek
- svec
- steck
- stech
- stec
- speck
- spec
- shreck
- schreck
- schneck
- schmeck
How do you pronounce check?
Pronounce check as ʧɛk.
US - How to pronounce check in American English
UK - How to pronounce check in British English
Sentences with check
1. Verb, base form
Open the organ top and check the inside of the back organ side.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Perform a background check and credit application on prospective renters.
Quotes about check
1. The only way I could get comfortable around people was to make them laugh. I was an obedient girl, and humor was my one form of rebellion. I used comedy to deflect. Like, 'Hey, check out my zit!' - you know, making fun of yourself before someone else has a chance to.
- Tina Fey
2. Fear can be good when you're walking past an alley at night or when you need to check the locks on your doors before you go to bed, but it's not good when you have a goal and you're fearful of obstacles. We often get trapped by our fears, but anyone who has had success has failed before.
- Queen Latifah
3. Success does not mean happiness. Check out any celebrity magazine to look for examples to disabuse you of thinking that being beautiful, successful or rich will make you happy.
- Shawn Achor
2. check
noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] a written order directing a bank to pay money.
Synonyms
- personal check
- bill of exchange
- certified cheque
- personal cheque
- treasurer's cheque
- giro
- draft
- paycheck
- bad check
- order of payment
- cashier's check
- certified check
- counter check
- treasurer's check
- cheque
- bad cheque
- blank check
- blank cheque
- bank check
- kite
- medicare payment
- cashier's cheque
- payroll check
- giro cheque
Antonyms
Etymology
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
3. check
verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
4. check
verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] make an examination or investigation.
Synonyms
Etymology
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
5. check
verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits.
Synonyms
Etymology
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
6. check
noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] an appraisal of the state of affairs.
Antonyms
Etymology
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
7. check
noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] the bill in a restaurant.
Etymology
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
8. check
noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
9. check
noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] the act of inspecting or verifying.
Synonyms
Etymology
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)