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check > 38 senses
NOUN	1	check, bank check, cheque	A written order directing a bank to pay money
	2	check, assay	An appraisal of the state of affairs
	3	check, chit, tab	The bill in a restaurant
	4	check, arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage	The state of inactivity following an interruption
	5	check, confirmation, verification, substantiation	Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
	6	check, checkout, check-out procedure	The act of inspecting or verifying
	7	check, check mark, tick	A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
	8	check, hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap	Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
	9	check, chip	A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
	10	check	A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
	11	check, bridle, curb	The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
	12	check	Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
	13	check	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
VERB	1	check, check up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over, go over, check into	Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
	2	check	Make an examination or investigation
	3	check, see, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure	Be careful or certain to do something
	4	check, control, hold in, hold, contain, curb, moderate	Lessen the intensity of
	5	check	Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
	6	check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick	Put a check mark on or near or next to
	7	check, retard, delay	Slow the growth or development of
	8	check, check out	Be verified or confirmed
	9	check, match, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe, tally, agree	Be compatible, similar or consistent
	10	check	Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
	11	check, discipline, train, condition	Train by instruction and practice
	12	check	Consign for shipment on a vehicle
	13	check	Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
	14	check	Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons
	15	check	Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
	16	check, checker, chequer	Mark into squares or draw squares on
	17	check	Decline to initiate betting
	18	check, turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back	Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy
	19	check	Place into check
	20	check	Write out a check on a bank account
	21	check, determine, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn	Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
	22	check	Verify by consulting a source or authority
	23	check	Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
	24	check, chink	Make cracks or chinks in
	25	check, crack, break	Become fractured

check > pronunciation
Sounds	cheh'k
Rhymes	Aztec, beck, bedeck, and 37 more rhymes in ehk...

check > noun 1, possession
Meaning	A written order directing a bank to pay money.
Examples	"he paid all his bills by check"
Synonyms	bank check, cheque
Broader	draft, bill of exchange, order of payment
Narrower	bad 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
Verbs	check

check > noun 2, cognition
Meaning	An appraisal of the state of affairs.
Examples	"a check on its dependability under stress"
Synonyms	assay
Broader	appraisal, assessment
Narrower	countercheck, double check; Apgar score; paternity test; stress test
Verbs	check

check > noun 3, communication
Meaning	The bill in a restaurant.
Examples	"he asked the waiter for the check"
Synonyms	chit, tab
Broader	bill, account, invoice

check > noun 4, state
Meaning	The state of inactivity following an interruption.
Examples	"held them in check"
Synonyms	arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
Broader	inaction, inactivity, inactiveness
Narrower	countercheck; logjam
Verbs	check; check

check > noun 5, cognition
Meaning	Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct.
Synonyms	confirmation, verification, substantiation
Broader	proof, cogent evidence
Narrower	bed check; crosscheck; parity check, redundant check, odd-even check; checksum
Verbs	check; check

check > noun 6, act
Meaning	The act of inspecting or verifying.
Examples	"they made a check of their equipment"; "the pilot ran through the check-out procedure"
Synonyms	checkout, check-out procedure
Broader	inspection, review
Narrower	spot check
Verbs	check; check; check; check; check

check > noun 7, communication
Meaning	A 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"
Synonyms	check mark, tick
Broader	mark
Verbs	check

check > noun 8, cognition
Meaning	Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Synonyms	hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap
Broader	difficulty
Narrower	albatross, millstone; bind; diriment impediment; drag; obstacle, obstruction; straitjacket

check > noun 9, attribute
Meaning	A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something.
Synonyms	chip
Broader	blemish, defect, mar
Verbs	check; check

check > noun 10, artifact
Meaning	A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard).
Examples	"she wore a skirt with checks"
Broader	weave
Narrower	houndstooth check, hound's-tooth check, dogstooth check, dogs-tooth check, dog's-tooth check
Verbs	check

check > noun 11, act
Meaning	The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.
Synonyms	bridle, curb
Broader	restraint
Verbs	check; check

check > noun 12, act
Meaning	Obstructing an opponent in ice hockey.
Part of	ice hockey, hockey, hockey game
Broader	obstruction
Narrower	crosscheck; poke check
Verbs	check

check > noun 13, act
Meaning	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king.
Category	chess, chess game
Broader	chess move
Narrower	discovered check

check > verb 1, cognition
Meaning	Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Model	The men check the area for animals; The men check for animals in the area
Examples	"check the brakes"; "Check out the engine"
Synonyms	check up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over, go over, check into
Similar to	check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick
Broader	analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
Narrower	watch, observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on
Nouns	check; checker; check

check > verb 2, social
Meaning	Make an examination or investigation.
Pattern	Somebody ----s PP
Model	They won't check the story
Examples	"check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class"
Broader	examine, see
Narrower	screen, test; countercheck; breathalyze, breathalyse
Nouns	check

check > verb 3, cognition
Meaning	Be careful or certain to do something. Make certain of something.
Pattern	Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Synonyms	see, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
Similar to	check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick; check; determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn; control, verify
Broader	verify
Narrower	proofread, proof; control; double-check; cross-check; cinch; card; spot-check; cover
Nouns	check; check

check > verb 4, social
Meaning	Lessen the intensity of. Temper. Hold in restraint. Hold or keep within limits.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonyms	control, hold in, hold, contain, curb, moderate
Broader	restrain, suppress, keep, keep back, hold back
Narrower	restrict, 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
Nouns	check

check > verb 5, motion
Meaning	Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution.
Pattern	Somebody ----s
Examples	"She checked for an instant and missed a step"
Similar to	check; check
Broader	stop, halt
Nouns	check

check > verb 6, cognition
Meaning	Put a check mark on or near or next to.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Examples	"Please check each name on the list"
Synonyms	check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick
Similar to	check, 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
Broader	verify
Narrower	receipt
Nouns	check

check > verb 7, change
Meaning	Slow the growth or development of.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonyms	retard, delay
Broader	change, alter, modify
Narrower	dampen; stay, detain, delay

check > verb 8, stative
Meaning	Be verified or confirmed. Pass inspection.
Pattern	Something ----s
Model	They won't check the story
Examples	"These stories don't check!"
Synonyms	check out
Similar to	match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
Nouns	check

check > verb 9, stative
Meaning	Be compatible, similar or consistent. Coincide in their characteristics.
Pattern	Something ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Examples	"The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"
Synonyms	match, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
Contrary	disagree, disaccord, discord
Similar to	check, check out; harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree
Broader	equal, be
Narrower	consist; 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

check > verb 10, social
Meaning	Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey.
Pattern	Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Model	The fighter managed to check his opponent
Broader	obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
Nouns	check

check > verb 11, social
Meaning	Train by instruction and practice. Especially to teach self-control.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonyms	discipline, train, condition
Similar to	prepare, groom, train
Broader	develop, make grow
Narrower	mortify
Nouns	check

check > verb 12, possession
Meaning	Consign for shipment on a vehicle.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Examples	"check your luggage before boarding"
Similar to	check
Broader	consign, charge

check > verb 13, possession
Meaning	Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something to somebody
Model	They check the cape
Examples	"Check your coat at the door"
Similar to	check
Broader	consign, charge
Nouns	checker

check > verb 14, motion
Meaning	Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons.
Pattern	Something ----s
Similar to	check
Broader	stop, halt

check > verb 15, motion
Meaning	Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost.
Pattern	Something ----s
Examples	"The dog checked"
Similar to	check
Broader	stop, halt

check > verb 16, creation
Meaning	Mark into squares or draw squares on. Draw crossed lines on.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Synonyms	checker, chequer
Broader	draw
Nouns	check

check > verb 17, competition
Meaning	Decline to initiate betting.
Pattern	Somebody ----s
Category	card game, cards
Broader	move, go

check > verb 18, competition
Meaning	Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy. Check the expansion or influence of.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples	"Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"
Synonyms	turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back
Broader	defend
Narrower	cut down, cut out

check > verb 19, competition
Meaning	Place into check.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples	"He checked my kings"
Category	chess, chess game
Broader	attack, aggress
Entails	move, go

check > verb 20, communication
Meaning	Write out a check on a bank account.
Pattern	Somebody ----s
Broader	write out, issue, make out, cut
Nouns	check

check > verb 21, communication
Meaning	Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort.
Pattern	Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
Model	They check whether there was a traffic accident
Examples	"Check whether the train leaves on time"
Synonyms	determine, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn
Similar to	see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure; determine, find, find out, ascertain
Narrower	test
Nouns	check

check > verb 22, cognition
Meaning	Verify by consulting a source or authority.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Examples	"check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts"
Similar to	see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
Broader	verify
Nouns	check

check > verb 23, change
Meaning	Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples	"He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
Broader	stop
Narrower	stem, stanch, staunch, halt
Nouns	check

check > verb 24, change
Meaning	Make cracks or chinks in.
Pattern	Something ----s something
Examples	"The heat checked the paint"
Synonyms	chink
Similar to	crack, check, break
Broader	crack
Nouns	check

check > verb 25, change
Meaning	Become fractured. Break or crack on the surface only.
Pattern	Something ----s
Synonyms	crack, break
Similar to	check, chink; crack
Broader	change
Narrower	crack
Nouns	check

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