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check
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- pronunciation:
- chek
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- check in, check off, check out, check up on
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a written order to a bank to pay money from an account.
I pay my bills by check.
- similar words:
- draft
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| definition 2: |
a bill for food and drink at a bar or restaurant.
The waiter gave us the check after we finished our meal.
- similar words:
- bill
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| related words: |
account, bond, charge, drawback, handicap, nerve |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
checks, checking, checked |
| definition 1: |
to look at something in order to make sure that it is right or correct.
Please check the door to make sure it is locked.- synonyms:
- inspect, look over
- similar words:
- examine, investigate, test
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| definition 2: |
to give something to someone to keep for you while you travel or for a short time.
We checked our bags at the ticket counter before we got on the plane.The restaurant has a place to check our coats.- similar words:
- commit, deliver, leave
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| related words: |
frustrate, inspect, keep, monitor, suspend, withhold |
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| phrase: |
check in, check off, check out, check up on |
| derivation: |
checkless (adj.) |
The words check and Czech sound alike but have different meanings.
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