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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. check
noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] the bill in a restaurant.
Etymology
- check (English)
- 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.
Etymology
- check (English)
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
9. check
noun. ['ˈtʃɛk'] the state of inactivity following an interruption.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- check (English)
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)
10. check
verb. ['ˈtʃɛk'] slow the growth or development of.
Etymology
- check (English)
- eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- scacus (Latin)