What does check mean in English? Meaning of check definition and abbreviation with examples.
Meaning of "check": a written order directing a bank to pay money
Noun
Meaning: a written order directing a bank to pay moneyExample: he paid all his bills by checkSynonyms: bank check
check
chequeHyponyms: bad check
bad cheque
blank check
blank cheque
cashier's check
cashier's cheque
certified check
certified cheque
counter check
giro
giro cheque
kite
medicare check
medicare payment
paycheck
payroll check
personal check
personal cheque
treasurer's check
treasurer's chequeHypernyms: bill of exchange
draft
order of paymentMeaning of "check": examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
Verb
Meaning: examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or conditionExample: check the brakes
Check out the engineSynonyms: check
check into
check out
check over
check up on
go over
look into
suss outHyponyms: follow
keep an eye on
observe
watch
watch overHypernyms: analyse
analyze
canvas
canvass
examine
studyMeaning of "check": an appraisal of the state of affairs
Noun
Meaning: an appraisal of the state of affairsExample: they made an assay of the contents
a check on its dependability under stressSynonyms: assay
checkHyponyms: apgar score
countercheck
double check
paternity test
stress testHypernyms: appraisal
assessmentMeaning of "check": make an examination or investigation
Verb
Meaning: make an examination or investigationExample: check into the rumor
check the time of the classSynonyms: checkHyponyms: breathalyse
breathalyze
countercheck
screen
testHypernyms: examine
seeMeaning of "check": the bill in a restaurant
Noun
Meaning: the bill in a restaurantExample: he asked the waiter for the checkSynonyms: check
chit
tabHypernyms: account
bill
invoiceMeaning of "check": be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
Verb
Meaning: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of somethingExample: He verified that the valves were closed
See that the curtains are closed
control the quality of the productSynonyms: ascertain
assure
check
control
ensure
insure
see
see to itHyponyms: card
cinch
control
cover
cross-check
double-check
proof
proofread
spot-checkHypernyms: verifyMeaning of "check": the state of inactivity following an interruption
Noun
Meaning: the state of inactivity following an interruptionExample: the negotiations were in arrest
held them in check
during the halt he got some lunch
the momentary stay enabled him to escape the blow
he spent the entire stop in his seatSynonyms: arrest
check
halt
hitch
stay
stop
stoppageHyponyms: countercheck
logjamHypernyms: inaction
inactiveness
inactivityMeaning of "check": lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Verb
Meaning: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limitsExample: moderate your alcohol intake
hold your tongue
hold your temper
control your angerSynonyms: check
contain
control
curb
hold
hold in
moderateHyponyms: abnegate
bate
bound
catch
confine
conquer
counteract
countercheck
crucify
curb
damp
deny
inhibit
limit
mortify
restrain
restrict
stamp down
subdue
suppress
thermostat
throttle
train
trammelHypernyms: hold back
keep
keep back
restrainMeaning of "check": additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
Noun
Meaning: additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correctExample: fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theorySynonyms: check
confirmation
substantiation
verificationHyponyms: bed check
checksum
crosscheck
odd-even check
parity check
redundancy checkHypernyms: cogent evidence
proofMeaning of "check": stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
Verb
Meaning: stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or cautionExample: She checked for an instant and missed a stepSynonyms: checkHypernyms: halt
stopMeaning of "check": the act of inspecting or verifying
Noun
Meaning: the act of inspecting or verifyingExample: they made a check of their equipment
the pilot ran through the check-out procedureSynonyms: check
check-out procedure
checkoutHyponyms: spot checkHypernyms: inspection
reviewMeaning of "check": put a check mark on or near or next to
Verb
Meaning: put a check mark on or near or next toExample: Please check each name on the list
tick off the items
mark off the unitsSynonyms: check
check off
mark
mark off
tick
tick offHyponyms: receiptHypernyms: verifyMeaning of "check": a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
Noun
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 nameSynonyms: check
check mark
tickHypernyms: markMeaning of "check": slow the growth or development of
Verb
Meaning: slow the growth or development ofExample: The brain damage will retard the child's language developmentSynonyms: check
delay
retardHyponyms: dampen
delay
detain
stayHypernyms: alter
change
modifyMeaning of "check": something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
Noun
Meaning: something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progressSynonyms: balk
baulk
check
deterrent
handicap
hinderance
hindrance
impedimentHyponyms: albatross
bind
diriment impediment
drag
millstone
obstacle
obstruction
straitjacketHypernyms: difficultyMeaning of "check": be verified or confirmed; pass inspection
Verb
Meaning: be verified or confirmed; pass inspectionExample: These stories don't check!Synonyms: check
check outMeaning of "check": a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
Noun
Meaning: a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of somethingSynonyms: check
chipHypernyms: blemish
defect
marMeaning of "check": be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
Verb
Meaning: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristicsExample: 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 gunSynonyms: agree
check
correspond
fit
gibe
jibe
match
tallyHyponyms: accord
adhere
agree
align
answer
bear out
befit
beseem
coincide
concord
conform to
consist
consort
correlate
corroborate
duplicate
fit
fit in
harmonise
harmonize
homologize
look
meet
parallel
pattern
resemble
rhyme
rime
square
suit
support
twin
underpinHypernyms: be
equalAntonyms: disaccord
disagree
discordMeaning of "check": a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
Noun
Meaning: a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)Example: she wore a skirt with checksSynonyms: checkHyponyms: dog's-tooth check
dogs-tooth check
dogstooth check
hound's-tooth check
houndstooth checkHypernyms: weaveMeaning of "check": block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
Verb
Meaning: block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockeySynonyms: checkHypernyms: block
blockade
embarrass
hinder
obstruct
stymie
stymyMeaning of "check": the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
Noun
Meaning: the act of restraining power or action or limiting excessExample: his common sense is a bridle to his quick temperSynonyms: bridle
check
curbHypernyms: restraintMeaning of "check": develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Verb
Meaning: develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-controlExample: Parents must discipline their children
Is this dog trained?Synonyms: check
condition
discipline
trainHyponyms: mortifyHypernyms: develop
make growMeaning of "check": obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
Noun
Meaning: obstructing an opponent in ice hockeySynonyms: checkHyponyms: crosscheck
poke checkHypernyms: obstructionMeaning of "check": consign for shipment on a vehicle
Verb
Meaning: consign for shipment on a vehicleExample: check your luggage before boardingSynonyms: checkHypernyms: charge
consignMeaning of "check": (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
Noun
Meaning: (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's kingSynonyms: checkHyponyms: discovered checkHypernyms: chess moveMeaning of "check": hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
Verb
Meaning: hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeepingExample: Check your coat at the doorSynonyms: checkHypernyms: charge
consignMeaning of "check": abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
Verb
Meaning: abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior preySynonyms: checkHypernyms: halt
stopMeaning of "check": stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
Verb
Meaning: stop in a chase especially when scent is lostExample: The dog checkedSynonyms: checkHypernyms: halt
stopMeaning of "check": mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
Verb
Meaning: mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines onSynonyms: check
checker
chequerHypernyms: drawMeaning of "check": decline to initiate betting
Verb
Meaning: decline to initiate bettingSynonyms: checkHypernyms: go
moveMeaning of "check": hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
Verb
Meaning: hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence ofExample: Arrest the downward trend
Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
Contain the rebel movement
Turn back the tide of communismSynonyms: arrest
check
contain
hold back
stop
turn backHyponyms: cut down
cut outHypernyms: defendMeaning of "check": place into check
Verb
Meaning: place into checkExample: He checked my kingsSynonyms: checkHypernyms: aggress
attackMeaning of "check": write out a check on a bank account
Verb
Meaning: write out a check on a bank accountSynonyms: checkHypernyms: cut
issue
make out
write outMeaning of "check": find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
Verb
Meaning: find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effortExample: I want to see whether she speaks French
See whether it works
find out if he speaks Russian
Check whether the train leaves on timeSynonyms: ascertain
check
determine
find out
learn
see
watchHyponyms: testMeaning of "check": verify by consulting a source or authority
Verb
Meaning: verify by consulting a source or authorityExample: check the spelling of this word
check your factsSynonyms: checkHypernyms: verifyMeaning of "check": arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
Verb
Meaning: arrest the motion (of something) abruptlyExample: He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valveSynonyms: checkHyponyms: halt
stanch
staunch
stemHypernyms: stopMeaning of "check": make cracks or chinks in
Verb
Meaning: make cracks or chinks inExample: The heat checked the paintSynonyms: check
chinkHypernyms: crackMeaning of "check": become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
Verb
Meaning: become fractured; break or crack on the surface onlyExample: The glass cracked when it was heatedSynonyms: break
check
crackHyponyms: crackHypernyms: changeSynonyms:
checkup, audit, review, analysis, research, control, investigation, inquiry, test, rein, poll, scrutiny, control, blow, limitation, rejection, reverse, constraint, holdup, stoppage, frustration, obstruction, inhibition, harness, curb, disappointment, reversal, damper, setback, impediment, trouble, grunt, rebuff, restrainer, cross, sign, mark, stroke, score, line, tick, dot, X, patchwork, plaid, quilt, tartan, checkerboard, find out, probe, go through, monitor, confirm, verify, review, scrutinize, correct, try, investigate, test, analyze, study, case, count, compare, prove, overlook, quiz, note, audit, frisk, ascertain, candle, tell, look at, eyeball, balance account, enquire about, keep account, look over, look see, make sure, scout out, take stock, control, prevent, halt, stop, reduce, arrest, curb, obstruct, repulse, thwart, neutralize, terminate, obviate, harness, snub, counteract, tame, circumvent, bottleneck, repress, delay, checkmate, moderate, frustrate, suppress, retard, stay, baffle, foil, pause, impede, interrupt, bit, hold, rebuff, discourage, inhibit, bar, preclude, choke, withhold, limit, squelch, bridle, constrain, cut short, hold back, nip in the bud, hold down, hold in, keep back, play for time, rein in, slacken pace, slow down,
Antonyms:
aid, assistance, indulgence, liberation, permission, allowance, help, advantage, success, aid, assistance, encouragement, happiness, indulgence, liberation, permission, good fortune, freedom, allowance, approval, help, facilitation, support, boost, blessing, aid, assistance, indulgence, liberation, permission, allowance, help, aid, assistance, indulgence, liberation, permission, allowance, help, ignore, disprove, invalidate, estimate, guess, aid, assist, expedite, liberate, permit, forget, neglect, allow, help, indulge, aid, assist, abet, permit, release, include, welcome, facilitate, expedite, liberate, let go, allow, help, continue, encourage, support, forward, open, approve, advance, free, indulge,