check
1. a written order directing a bank to pay money (Freq. 18)
- he paid all his bills by check
• Syn:
bank check, cheque
• Derivationally related forms:
cheque (for: cheque)
• Hypernyms:
draft, bill of exchange, order of payment
• Hyponyms:
bad check, bad cheque, kite, counter check, giro,
giro cheque, paycheck, payroll check, certified check, certified cheque, personal check,
personal cheque, cashier's check, treasurer's check, cashier's cheque, treasurer's cheque, blank check,
blank cheque, medicare check, medicare payment
2. an appraisal of the state of affairs (Freq. 4)
- they made an assay of the contents
- a check on its dependability under stress
• Syn:
assay
• Hypernyms:
appraisal, assessment
• Hyponyms:
countercheck, double check, Apgar score, paternity test, stress test
3. the bill in a restaurant (Freq. 2)
- he asked the waiter for the check
• Syn:
chit, tab
• Hypernyms:
bill, account, invoice
4. the state of inactivity following an interruption (Freq. 1)
- 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 seat
• Syn:
arrest, halt, hitch, stay, stop, stoppage
• Derivationally related forms:
stop (for: stoppage), stop (for: stop), halt (for: halt)
• Hypernyms:
inaction, inactivity, inactiveness
• Hyponyms:
countercheck, logjam
5. additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct (Freq. 1)
- fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
• Syn:
confirmation, verification, substantiation
• Derivationally related forms:
substantiate (for: substantiation), verify (for: verification), confirm (for: confirmation)
• Hypernyms:
proof, cogent evidence
• Hyponyms:
bed check, crosscheck, parity check, redundancy check, odd-even check, checksum
6. the act of inspecting or verifying (Freq. 1)
- they made a check of their equipment
- the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
• Syn:
checkout, check-out procedure
• Derivationally related forms:
check out (for: checkout)
• Hypernyms:
inspection, review
• Hyponyms:
spot check
7. a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.
- as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
• Syn:
check mark, tick
• Hypernyms:
mark
8. a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something
• Syn:
chip
• Derivationally related forms:
chip (for: chip)
• Hypernyms:
blemish, defect, mar
9. a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)
- she wore a skirt with checks
• Hypernyms:
weave
• Hyponyms:
houndstooth check, hound's-tooth check, dogstooth check, dogs-tooth check, dog's-tooth check
10. the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
- his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
• Syn:
bridle, curb
• Derivationally related forms:
curb (for: curb)
• Hypernyms:
restraint
11. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
• Syn:
hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk,
baulk, handicap
• Derivationally related forms:
handicap (for: handicap), impede (for: impediment), deterrent (for: deterrent), deter (for: deterrent), hinder (for: hindrance)
• Hypernyms:
difficulty
• Hyponyms:
albatross, millstone, bind, diriment impediment, drag,
obstacle, obstruction, straitjacket
12. obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
• Hypernyms:
obstruction
• Hyponyms:
crosscheck, poke check
• Part Holonyms:
ice hockey, hockey, hockey game
13. (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
• Topics:
chess, chess game
• Hypernyms:
chess move
• Hyponyms:
discovered check
1. examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (Freq. 27)
- check the brakes
- Check out the engine
• Syn:
check up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over,
go over, check into
• Derivationally related forms:
checkout (for: check out), checker
• Hypernyms:
analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass, canvas
• Hyponyms:
watch, observe, follow, watch over, keep an eye on
• Verb Group:
check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- The men check the area for animals
- The men check for animals in the area
2. make an examination or investigation (Freq. 7)
- check into the rumor
- check the time of the class
• Hypernyms:
examine, see
• Hyponyms:
screen, test, countercheck, breathalyze, breathalyse
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s PP
- They won't check the story
3. be careful or certain to do something;
make certain of something (Freq. 6)
- He verified that the valves were closed
- See that the curtains are closed
- control the quality of the product
• Syn:
see, insure, see to it, ensure, control,
ascertain, assure
• Hypernyms:
verify
• Hyponyms:
proofread, proof, control, double-check, cross-check,
cinch, card, spot-check, cover
• Verb Group:
determine, find out, see, ascertain, watch,
learn, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick,
control, verify
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
- Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE (for: see)
4. lessen the intensity of;
temper;
hold in restraint;
hold or keep within limits (Freq. 5)
- moderate your alcohol intake
- hold your tongue
- hold your temper
- control your anger
• Syn:
control, hold in, hold, contain, curb, moderate
• Derivationally related forms:
moderation (for: moderate), curb (for: curb), control (for: control)
• Hypernyms:
restrain, keep, keep back, hold back
• Hyponyms:
restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound,
confine, throttle, suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue,
conquer, curb, damp, mortify, crucify, deny,
deny, train, catch, bate, thermostat,
countercheck, counteract
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
5. stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution (Freq. 1)
- She checked for an instant and missed a step
• Hypernyms:
stop, halt
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
6. put a check mark on or near or next to (Freq. 1)
- Please check each name on the list
- tick off the items
- mark off the units
• Syn:
check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick
• Hypernyms:
verify
• Hyponyms:
receipt
• Verb Group:
check up on, look into, check out, suss out, check over,
go over, check into, see, insure, see to it, ensure,
control, ascertain, assure
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
7. slow the growth or development of (Freq. 1)
- The brain damage will retard the child's language development
• Syn:
retard, delay
• Derivationally related forms:
delay (for: delay), retard (for: retard), retardation (for: retard)
• Hypernyms:
change, alter, modify
• Hyponyms:
dampen, stay, detain, delay
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
8. be verified or confirmed;
pass inspection
- These stories don't check!
• Syn:
check out
• Verb Group:
match, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe,
tally, agree
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- They won't check the story
9. be compatible, similar or consistent;
coincide in their characteristics
- 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 gun
• Syn:
match, fit, correspond, jibe, gibe,
tally, agree
• Ant:
disagree (for: agree)
• Derivationally related forms:
agreeable (for: agree), agreement (for: agree), correspondent (for: correspond), correspondence (for: correspond), match (for: match)
• Hypernyms:
equal, be
• Hyponyms:
consist, look, answer, coincide, align,
correlate, parallel, twin, duplicate, square, corroborate,
underpin, bear out, support, resemble, meet, fit,
conform to, homologize, befit, suit, beseem, harmonize,
harmonise, consort, accord, concord, fit in, agree,
pattern, adhere, rhyme, rime
• Verb Group:
harmonize, harmonise, consort, accord, concord,
fit in, agree, check out
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
- Something is ----ing PP
10. block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
• Hypernyms:
obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie,
stymy, embarrass
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Something ----s somebody
- The fighter managed to check his opponent
11. develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice;
especially to teach self-control
- Parents must discipline their children
- Is this dog trained?
• Syn:
discipline, train, condition
• Derivationally related forms:
conditioner (for: condition), trainee (for: train), discipline (for: discipline)
• Hypernyms:
develop, make grow
• Hyponyms:
mortify
• Verb Group:
prepare, groom, train
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
12. consign for shipment on a vehicle
- check your luggage before boarding
• Hypernyms:
consign, charge
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
13. hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
- Check your coat at the door
• Derivationally related forms:
checker
• Hypernyms:
consign, charge
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something to somebody
- They check the cape
14. abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
• Topics:
falconry
• Hypernyms:
stop, halt
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
15. stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
- The dog checked
• Hypernyms:
stop, halt
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
16. mark into squares or draw squares on;
draw crossed lines on
• Syn:
checker, chequer
• Hypernyms:
draw
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
17. decline to initiate betting
• Topics:
card game, cards
• Hypernyms:
move, go
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
18. place into check
- He checked my kings
• Topics:
chess, chess game
• Hypernyms:
attack, aggress
• Entailment:
move, go
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
19. write out a check on a bank account
• Hypernyms:
write out, issue, make out, cut
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s
20. find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
- I want to see whether she speaks French
- See whether it works
- find out if he speaks Russian
- Check whether the train leaves on time
• Syn:
determine, find out, see, ascertain, watch, learn
• Derivationally related forms:
ascertainable (for: ascertain), determination (for: determine)
• Hyponyms:
test
• Verb Group:
see, insure, see to it, ensure, control,
ascertain, assure, determine, find, find out
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
- They check whether there was a traffic accident
21. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy;
check the expansion or influence of
- Arrest the downward trend
- Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
- Contain the rebel movement
- Turn back the tide of communism
• Syn:
turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back
• Derivationally related forms:
containment (for: contain), stop (for: stop)
• Hypernyms:
defend
• Hyponyms:
cut down, cut out
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Somebody ----s somebody
- Something ----s somebody
- Something ----s something
22. verify by consulting a source or authority
- check the spelling of this word
- check your facts
• Hypernyms:
verify
• Verb Group:
see, insure, see to it, ensure, control,
ascertain, assure
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
23. arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
- He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve
• Hypernyms:
stop
• Hyponyms:
stem, stanch, staunch, halt
• Verb Frames:
- Somebody ----s something
- Something ----s something
24. make cracks or chinks in
- The heat checked the paint
• Syn:
chink
• Derivationally related forms:
chink (for: chink)
• Hypernyms:
crack
• Verb Group:
crack, break
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s something
25. become fractured;
break or crack on the surface only
- The glass cracked when it was heated
• Syn:
crack, break
• Derivationally related forms:
breakable (for: break), break (for: break)
• Hypernyms:
change
• Hyponyms:
crack
• Verb Group:
chink, crack
• Verb Frames:
- Something ----s
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