check (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 38 senses of the word *check*:
VERB	cognition	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
social	check	make an examination or investigation
cognition	check, see, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure	be careful or certain to do something
social	check, control, hold in, hold, contain, curb, moderate	lessen the intensity of
motion	check	stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
cognition	check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick	put a check mark on or near or next to
change	check, retard, delay	slow the growth or development of
stative	check, check out	be verified or confirmed
stative	check, match, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe, tally, agree	satisfy a condition or restriction
social	check	block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
social	check, discipline, train, condition	develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice
possession	check	consign for shipment on a vehicle
possession	check	hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
motion	check	abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
motion	check	stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
creation	check, checker, chequer	mark into squares or draw squares on
competition	check	decline to initiate betting
competition	check, turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back	hold back, as of a danger or an enemy
competition	check	place into check
communication	check	write out a check on a bank account
communication	check, determine, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
cognition	check	verify by consulting a source or authority
change	check	arrest the motion / motion (of something) abruptly
change	check, chink	make cracks or chinks in
change	check, crack, break	become fractured
NOUN	possession	check, bank check, cheque	a written order directing a bank to pay money
cognition	check, assay	an appraisal of the state of affairs
communication	check, chit, tab	the bill in a restaurant
state	check, arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage	the state of inactivity following an interruption
cognition	check, confirmation, verification, substantiation	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
act	check, checkout, check-out procedure	the act of inspecting or verifying
communication	check, check mark, tick	a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
cognition	check, hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
attribute	check, chip	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken ... / broken off of something
artifact	check	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
act	check, bridle, curb	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
act	check	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
act	check	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

check > pronunciation
Sounds	cheh'k
Rhymes	Aztec ... wreck: 41 rhymes with ehk...

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 1, possession
Meaning	A written order directing a bank to pay money.
Example	"he paid all his bills by check"
Synonyms	bank check, cheque
Narrower	bad check, bad cheque	A check that is dishonored on presentation because of insufficient funds
	blank check, blank cheque	A check that has been signed but with the amount payable left blank
	cashier's check, treasurer's check, cashier's cheque, treasurer's cheque	A check issued by the officer of a bank on the banks own account (not that of a private person)
	certified check, certified cheque	A check containing certification / certification that the person who issued the check has sufficient funds on deposit to cover payment
	counter check	A blank check provided by a bank for the convenience of customers who are making withdrawals
	giro, giro cheque	A check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed
	kite	A bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float
	kite	A bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
	medicare check, medicare payment	A check reimbursing an aged person for the expenses of health care
	paycheck, payroll check	A check issued in payment of wages or salary
	personal check, personal cheque	A check drawn against funds deposited in your personal checking account
Broader	draft, bill of exchange, order of payment	A document ordering the payment of money
Spanish	cheque, talón
Catalan	taló, xec
Verbs	check	write out a check on a bank account

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaning	An appraisal of the state of affairs.
Example	"a check on its dependability under stress"
Synonym	assay
Narrower	Apgar score	An assessment / assessment of the physical condition of a newborn infant
	countercheck, double check	Something that checks the correctness of a previous check
	paternity test	A test based on blood groups to determine whether a particular man could be the biological father of a particular child
	stress test	A test measuring how a system functions when subjected to controlled amounts of stress / stress
Broader	appraisal, assessment	The classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
Spanish	comprobación, ensayo, informe, prueba, test
Catalan	prova, test
Verbs	check	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 3, communication
Meaning	The bill in a restaurant.
Example	"he asked the waiter for the check"
Synonyms	chit, tab
Broader	bill, account, invoice	An itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered
Spanish	cuenta, nota
Catalan	compte, nota

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 4, state
Meaning	The state of inactivity following an interruption.
Example	"held them in check"
Synonyms	arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
Narrower	countercheck	A check that restrains another check
Narrower	logjam	Any stoppage attributable to unusual activity
Broader	inaction, inactivity, inactiveness	The state of being inactive
Spanish	alto, detención, parada
Catalan	aturada, detenció, parada
Verbs	check	arrest the motion / motion (of something) abruptly
Verbs	check	stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 5, cognition
Meaning	Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct.
Synonyms	confirmation, verification, substantiation
Narrower	bed check	A check that everyone is in bed by the time they should be
	checksum	A digit representing the sum of the digits in an instance of digital data
	crosscheck	An instance of confirming something by considering information from several sources
	parity check, redundancy check, odd-even check	A system of checking for errors in computer functioning
Broader	proof, cogent evidence	Any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
Spanish	chequeo, confirmación, constatación, sustanciación, verificación
Catalan	confirmació, constatació, verificació
Verbs	check	be careful or certain to do something
Verbs	check	make an examination or investigation

English > *check*: 38 senses > 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
Narrower	spot check	A check on work performance or product quality made at random times without warning
Broader	inspection, review	A formal or official examination
Catalan	repàs, revisió
Verbs	check	examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
	check	be careful or certain to do something
	check	verify by consulting a source or authority
	check	find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
	check	be verified or confirmed

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 7, communication
Meaning	A mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc..
Example	"as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name"
Synonyms	check mark, tick
Broader	mark	A written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
Catalan	vist
Verbs	check	put a check mark on or near or next to

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 8, cognition
Meaning	Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
Synonyms	hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap
Narrower	albatross, millstone	(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
	bind	Something that hinders as if with bonds
	diriment impediment	(canon law) an impediment that invalidates a marriage (such as the existence of a prior marriage)
	drag	Something that slows or delays progress
	obstacle, obstruction	Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
	straitjacket	Anything immaterial that severely hinders or confines
Broader	difficulty	A factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
Spanish	estorbo, freno, impedimento, obstáculo
Catalan	força dissuasiva, fre, impediment, nosa, obstacle

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 9, attribute
Meaning	A mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken ... / broken off of something.
Synonym	chip
Broader	blemish, defect, mar	A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Verbs	check	become fractured
Verbs	check	make cracks or chinks in

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 10, artifact
Meaning	A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard).
Example	"she wore a skirt with checks"
Narrower	houndstooth check, hound's-tooth check, dogstooth check, dogs-tooth check, dog's-tooth check	textile with a pattern of small broken or jagged checks
Broader	weave	Pattern of weaving or structure of a fabric
Verbs	check	mark into squares or draw squares on

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 11, act
Meaning	The act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.
Synonyms	bridle, curb
Broader	restraint	The act of controlling by restraining someone or something
Spanish	freno
Catalan	fre
Verbs	check	develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice
Verbs	check	lessen the intensity of

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 12, act
Meaning	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey.
Part of	ice hockey, hockey, hockey game	A game / game played on an ice rink by two opposing teams of six skaters each who try to knock a flat round puck into the opponents' goal with angled sticks
Narrower	crosscheck	An illegal check (chopping at an opponent's arms or stick)
Narrower	poke check	knocking the puck away by jabbing at it with the hockey stick
Broader	obstruction	Getting in someone's way
Spanish	frenar
Verbs	check	block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

English > *check*: 38 senses > noun 13, act
Meaning	(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king.
Category	chess, chess game	A board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules
Narrower	discovered check	A check on the opponent's king that is delivered by moving a piece out of the line of attack by a queen or rook or bishop
Broader	chess move	The act of moving a chess piece
Spanish	jaque
Catalan	escac

English > *check*: 38 senses > 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
Narrower	watch, observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on	Follow with the eyes or the mind
Broader	analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass	Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning / meaning
Similar to	check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick	put a check mark on or near or next to
Spanish	comprobar, repasar, revisar
Nouns	check	the act of inspecting or verifying
	check	an appraisal of the state of affairs
	checker	one who checks the correctness of something

English > *check*: 38 senses > 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"
Narrower	breathalyze, breathalyse	Test someone's alcohol level in his blood by means of a breathalyzer
	countercheck	check a second time
	screen, test	Test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
Broader	examine, see	observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect
Spanish	comprobar, constatar, controlar, examinar, investigar, verificar
Catalan	comprovar, constatar, verificar
Nouns	check	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

English > *check*: 38 senses > 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
Narrower	card	ask someone for identification to determine whether he or she is old enough to consume liquor
	cinch	make sure of
	control	verify by using a duplicate register / register for comparison
	cover	Maintain a check on
	cross-check	check out conflicting sources
	double-check	check / check / check once more to be absolutely sure
	proofread, proof	read for errors
	spot-check	pick out random samples for examination in order to ensure high quality
Broader	verify	confirm the truth of
Similar to	check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick	put a check mark on or near or next to
	check	verify by consulting a source or authority
	control, verify	Check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
	determine, check, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn	Find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Spanish	asegurarse, asegurar, comprobar, controlar, ver
Catalan	assegurar
Nouns	check	the act of inspecting or verifying
Nouns	check	additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

English > *check*: 38 senses > 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
Narrower	bate	moderate or restrain
	catch	check oneself during an action
	countercheck, counteract	Oppose or check by a counteraction
	damp	restrain or discourage
	deny, abnegate	deny oneself (something)
	mortify, subdue, crucify	hold within limits and control
	suppress, stamp down, subdue, conquer	To put down by force or authority
	thermostat	Control the temperature with a thermostat
	train	Cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
Broader	restrain, keep, keep back, hold back	Keep under control
Spanish	comprobar, contener, controlar, limitar, moderar, ostentar, sustentar
Catalan	contenir, controlar, limitar, moderar, ostentar, sustentar
Nouns	check	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 5, motion
Meaning	stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution.
Pattern	Somebody ----s
Example	"She checked for an instant and missed a step"
Broader	stop, halt	Come to a halt, stop moving
Similar to	check	stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
Similar to	check	abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
Spanish	pararse de repente
Nouns	check	the state of inactivity following an interruption

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 6, cognition
Meaning	put a check mark on or near or next to.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Example	"Please check each name on the list"
Synonyms	check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick
Narrower	receipt	mark or stamp as paid
Broader	verify	confirm the truth of
Similar to	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
Similar to	see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure	Be careful or certain to do something
Spanish	comprobar, revisar
Nouns	check	a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 7, change
Meaning	Slow the growth or development of.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonyms	retard, delay
Narrower	dampen	check
Narrower	stay, detain, delay	stop or halt
Broader	change, alter, modify	Cause to change
Spanish	contener, refrenar
Catalan	contenir, refrenar

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 8, stative
Meaning	Be verified or confirmed; pass inspection.
Pattern	Something ----s
Model	They won't check the story
Example	"These stories don't check!"
Synonym	check out
Similar to	match, fit, correspond, check, jibe, gibe, tally, agree	satisfy a condition or restriction
Spanish	comprobar, inspeccionar
Catalan	comprovar, inspeccionar
Nouns	check	the act of inspecting or verifying

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 9, stative
Meaning	satisfy a condition or restriction.
Pattern	Something ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Synonyms	match, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
Narrower	adhere	Be compatible or in accordance with
	align	Be or come into adjustment with
	answer	match or correspond
	befit, suit, beseem	accord or comport with
	coincide	Be the same
	consist	Be consistent in form, tenor, or character
	correlate	To bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
	corroborate, underpin, bear out, support	support / support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm
	harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree	Go together
	homologize	Be homologous
	look	accord in appearance with
	parallel	Be parallel to
	pattern	form a pattern
	resemble	Appear like
	rhyme, rime	Be similar in sound, especially with respect to the last syllable
	square	Be compatible with
	twin, duplicate, parallel	duplicate or match
Broader	equal, be	Be identical or equivalent to
Opposite	disagree, disaccord, discord	Be different from one another
Similar to	check, check out	Be verified or confirmed
Similar to	harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree	Go together
Spanish	acordar, coincidir, convenir, corresponder, igualar, pactar, parecer, ser igual a
Catalan	acordar, coincidir, convenir, correspondre, pactar, parèixer, semblar, ser igual a

English > *check*: 38 senses > 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	hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Nouns	check	obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 11, social
Meaning	Develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonyms	discipline, train, condition
Narrower	mortify	Practice self-denial of one's body and appetites
Broader	develop, make grow	Cause to grow and differentiate in ways conforming to its natural development
Similar to	prepare, groom, train	Educate for a future role or function
Spanish	entrenar
Catalan	disciplinar
Nouns	check	the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 12, possession
Meaning	consign for shipment on a vehicle.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Example	"check your luggage before boarding"
Broader	consign, charge	Give over to another for care or safekeeping
Similar to	check	hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
Spanish	comprobar, facturar

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 13, possession
Meaning	hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something to somebody
Model	They check the cape
Example	"Check your coat at the door"
Broader	consign, charge	Give over to another for care or safekeeping
Similar to	check	consign for shipment on a vehicle
Spanish	dar a guardar
Nouns	checker	an attendant who checks coats or baggage

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 14, motion
Meaning	abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey.
Pattern	Something ----s
Category	falconry	The art of training falcons to hunt and return
Broader	stop, halt	Come to a halt, stop moving
Similar to	check	stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 15, motion
Meaning	stop in a chase especially when scent is lost.
Pattern	Something ----s
Example	"The dog checked"
Broader	stop, halt	Come to a halt, stop moving
Similar to	check	stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 16, creation
Meaning	mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something
Synonyms	checker, chequer
Broader	draw	represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
Spanish	comprobar
Nouns	check	a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 17, competition
Meaning	decline to initiate betting.
Pattern	Somebody ----s
Category	card game, cards	A game / game played with playing cards
Broader	move, go	Have a turn
Spanish	contenerse, pasar, refrenarse

English > *check*: 38 senses > 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
Example	"Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"
Synonyms	turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back
Narrower	cut down, cut out	intercept (a player)
Broader	defend	Be on the defensive
Spanish	contener, parar
Catalan	parar

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 19, competition
Meaning	place into check.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Example	"He checked my kings"
Category	chess, chess game	A board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules
Entails	move, go	Have a turn
Broader	attack, aggress	Take the initiative and go on the offensive
Spanish	comprobar, dar jaque

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 20, communication
Meaning	write out a check on a bank account.
Pattern	Somebody ----s
Broader	write out, issue, make out, cut	make out and issue
Spanish	escribir un cheque
Nouns	check	a written order directing a bank to pay money

English > *check*: 38 senses > 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
Example	"Check whether the train leaves on time"
Synonyms	determine, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn
Narrower	test	Determine the presence or properties of (a substance)
Similar to	determine, find, find out, ascertain	Establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment / experiment, survey, or study
Similar to	see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure	Be careful or certain to do something
Spanish	aprender, averiguar, decidir, determinar, establecer, mirar, ver
Catalan	aprendre, decidir, determinar, esbrinar, mirar, trobar, veure
Nouns	check	the act of inspecting or verifying

English > *check*: 38 senses > 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"
Broader	verify	confirm the truth of
Similar to	see, check, insure, see to it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure	Be careful or certain to do something
Spanish	comprobar
Nouns	check	the act of inspecting or verifying

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 23, change
Meaning	arrest the motion / motion (of something) abruptly.
Pattern	Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example	"He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve"
Narrower	stem, stanch, staunch, halt	stop the flow of a liquid / liquid
Broader	stop	Cause to stop
Nouns	check	the state of inactivity following an interruption

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 24, change
Meaning	make cracks or chinks in.
Pattern	Something ----s something
Example	"The heat checked the paint"
Synonym	chink
Broader	crack	Cause to become cracked
Similar to	crack, check, break	Become fractured
Spanish	agrietar, resquebrajar
Nouns	check	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken ... / broken off of something

English > *check*: 38 senses > verb 25, change
Meaning	Become fractured; break or crack on the surface only.
Pattern	Something ----s
Synonyms	crack, break
Narrower	crack	break partially but keep its integrity
Broader	change	Undergo a change
Similar to	check, chink	make cracks or chinks in
Similar to	crack	Cause to become cracked
Spanish	comprobar, fracturarse, rajarse, resquebrajar, romperse, romper
Catalan	esberlar-se, esquerdar-se, esquerdar, esquerdissar, fracturar-se, rompre's, rompre, trencar-se, trencar
Nouns	check	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken ... / broken off of something

HyperDic: check