1. check
verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition.
Synonyms
Etymology
- check (English)
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
2. check
noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] a written order directing a bank to pay money.
Etymology
- check (English)
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
3. check
verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.
Synonyms
Etymology
- check (English)
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
4. check
verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] make an examination or investigation.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- check (English)
- 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
- check (English)
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
6. check
noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] an appraisal of the state of affairs.
Etymology
- check (English)
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
7. up
adverb. ['ˈʌp'] spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position.
Antonyms
Etymology
- up (English)
- upp (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. on
adverb. ['ˈɑːn, ˈɔn'] with a forward motion.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- on (English)
- on (Middle English (1100-1500))
- on (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- ón (Old Norse)
9. on
adjective. ['ˈɑːn, ˈɔn'] in operation or operational.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- on (English)
- on (Middle English (1100-1500))
- on (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- ón (Old Norse)