Check (Verb)
Meaning 1
Place into check; "He checked my kings".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 2
Stop in a chase especially when scent is lost; "The dog checked".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics; "The two stories don't agree in many details"; "The handwriting checks with the signature on the check"; "The suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The handwriting checks with the signature on the check.
- The eyewitness account checks out with what was later discovered by investigators.
- Her alibi checks with her friend's account of the night's events.
- The police were able to confirm the evidence by checking if the suspect's fingerprints matched those on the gun.
- The lab results will be checked against the DNA samples to confirm the identity of the body.
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Meaning 4
Block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey.
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
Verify by consulting a source or authority; "check the spelling of this word"; "check your facts".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 6
Become fractured; break or crack on the surface only; "The glass cracked when it was heated".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 7
Make an examination or investigation; "check into the rumor"; "check the time of the class".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 8
Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort; "I want to see whether she speaks French"; "See whether it works"; "find out if he speaks Russian"; "Check whether the train leaves on time".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 9
Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition; "check the brakes"; "Check out the engine".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- Check the tire pressure regularly for safety reasons.
- Check the expiration dates of these food products before consumption.
- Please check the account balance to ensure there's enough money for the transfer.
- Check the oil level to make sure it's at the recommended level.
- Check the roof for any signs of damage or leaks after the storm.
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Meaning 10
Make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 11
Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution; "She checked for an instant and missed a step".
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 12
Put a check mark on or near or next to; "Please check each name on the list"; "tick off the items"; "mark off the units".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 13
Decline to initiate betting.
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 14
Be verified or confirmed; pass inspection; "These stories don't check!".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 15
Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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- Damp
- Conquer
- Crucify
- Mortify
- Deny
- Catch
- Bate
- Stamp Down
- Train
- Thermostat
- Countercheck
- Counteract
- Abnegate
- Suppress
- Subdue
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Meaning 16
Consign for shipment on a vehicle; "check your luggage before boarding".
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Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
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Meaning 17
Mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on.
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
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Meaning 18
Arrest the motion (of something) abruptly; "He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve".
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Meaning 19
Hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 20
Write out a check on a bank account.
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 21
Slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will retard the child's language development".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 22
Abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey.
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Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 23
Hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping; "Check your coat at the door".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- You can check your umbrella at the entrance of the restaurant on rainy days.
- Check your luggage before boarding the plane to ensure everything is secure.
- Please check your mobile phone at the security desk before proceeding.
- Check your ticket with the gate attendant to ensure you're in the right area.
- You'll need to check your keys with the hotel staff when you check out.
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Meaning 24
Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something; "He verified that the valves were closed"; "See that the curtains are closed"; "control the quality of the product".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 25
Develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- The teacher worked to check the noisy student's behavior by setting clear expectations.
- Caregivers must check a child's screen time to ensure healthy development.
- The horse trainer was able to check the stallion's aggressive behavior with careful handling.
- The coach helped check the player's aggression by teaching them to channel emotions into the game.
- Parents can check their child's impulse to throw tantrums by establishing consistent discipline.