Synonym: bill, certificate, control, curb, mark, money, prove, restrain, stop, verify. Similar words: check in, check out, check up, deck, reck, neck, in the case of, at the cost of. Meaning: [tʃek] n. 1. a written order directing a bank to pay money 2. an appraisal of the state of affairs 3. the bill in a restaurant 4. the state of inactivity following an interruption 5. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct 6. the act of inspecting or verifying 7. a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc. 8. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress 9. a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something 10. a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard) 11. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess 12. obstructing an opponent in ice hockey 13. (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king. v. 1. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition 2. make an examination or investigation 3. be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something 4. lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits 5. stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution 6. put a check mark on or near or next to 7. slow the growth or development of 8. be verified or confirmed; pass inspection 9. be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics 10. block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey 11. train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control 12. consign for shipment on a vehicle 13. hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping 14. abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons 15. stop in a chase especially when scent is lost 16. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on 17. decline to initiate betting 18. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of 19. place into check 20. write out a check on a bank account 21. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort 22. verify by consulting a source or authority 23. arrest the motion (of something) abruptly 24. make cracks or chinks in 25. become fractured; break or crack on the surface only.
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121 You'd better ask the doctor to check you up.
122 I'm going to check out that new club.
123 Dustin called me to check up on some facts.
124 The epidemic was held in check by widespread vaccination.
125 The police had to check out the call.
126 He went aloft to check the sails.
127 Your check is in the mail.
128 The light wind gently brushed through my check.
129 Check out the links in our home site.
130 Could you give the tyres a check, please?
131 Check the expiration date on your passport.
132 I'll just go and check on the children.
133 Check that the plug has been wired up properly.
134 'Shall we check it again?' 'Yes, let's.' Sentencedict.com
135 I drove gingerly past the security check points.
136 The $20 check came in very handy.
137 Police are keeping a close check on the house.
138 I keep a careful check on my blood pressure.
139 Maggie managed to keep her temper in check.
140 You must check it up with the original.
141 The check came under cover in yesterday's mail.
142 Check and adjust the brakes regularly.
143 I'll ask the waiter for the check.
144 Your king is in check from my knight.
145 Check that you have glued everything in place properly.
146 Check the equipment for wear and tear .
147 Check out those cute guys over there!
148 He decided to check on things at the warehouse.
149 Check that the screws are tight.
150 Do you want to check your coats?
More similar words: check in, check out, check up, deck, reck, neck, in the case of, at the cost of, in the course of, to the contrary, chef, chew, cheer, cheat, cheap, chest, cheek, the cost of living, around the corner, teacher, pitcher, cheese, scheme, cheer up, catches, kitchen, schedule, chemical, cheerful, chemistry.