noun a written order directing a bank to pay money.
— synonyms: bank_check, cheque
noun an appraisal of the state of affairs.
— synonyms: assay
noun the bill in a restaurant.
— synonyms: chit, tab
noun the state of inactivity following an interruption.
— synonyms: arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
noun additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct.
— synonyms: confirmation, verification, substantiation
noun the act of inspecting or verifying.
— synonyms: checkout, check-out_procedure
noun a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc..
— synonyms: check_mark, tick
noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.
— synonyms: hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap
noun a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something.
— synonyms: chip
noun a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard).
noun the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess.
— synonyms: bridle, curb
noun obstructing an opponent in ice hockey.
noun (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king.
verb examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition.
— synonyms: check_up_on, look_into, check_out, suss_out, check_over, go_over, check_into
verb make an examination or investigation.
verb be careful or certain to do something.
— synonyms: see, insure, see_to_it, ensure, control, ascertain, assure
verb stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution.
verb put a check mark on or near or next to.
— synonyms: check_off, mark, mark_off, tick_off, tick
verb slow the growth or development of.
— synonyms: retard, delay
verb be verified or confirmed.
— synonyms: check_out
verb be compatible, similar or consistent.
— synonyms: match, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe, tally, agree
verb block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey.
verb develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice.
— synonyms: discipline, train, condition
verb consign for shipment on a vehicle.
verb hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping.
verb abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey.
verb stop in a chase especially when scent is lost.
verb mark into squares or draw squares on.
— synonyms: checker, chequer
verb decline to initiate betting.
verb hold back, as of a danger or an enemy.
— synonyms: turn_back, arrest, stop, contain, hold_back
verb place into check.
verb write out a check on a bank account.
verb find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort.
— synonyms: determine, find_out, see, ascertain, watch, learn
verb verify by consulting a source or authority.
verb arrest the motion (of something) abruptly.
verb make cracks or chinks in.
— synonyms: chink
verb become fractured.
— synonyms: crack, break
Examples
“I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.”