check

Meanings

• Verb

  To examine or inspect something carefully.

  - "Please check the engine before we start the journey."
  - "Can you check the invoice before we make the payment?"

• Verb

  To pay for something by writing a check.

  - "I'll write you a check for the amount."
  - "He checks his account balance before writing a check."

• Noun

  A document used to order or request something, especially one issued by a bank to the payee when a check is paid.

  - "The check arrived in the mail yesterday."
  - "He deposited the check into his account."

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Pronunciation

1. /t͡ʃɛk/
   
   
   
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2. /t͡ʃɛk/
   
   
   
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3. /t͡ʃɛk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

uncheck

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Synonyms

bill , cheque , checkmark , tick , cheque , attack , tackle , trap , check off , cross off , strike off , tick , tick off , curtail , restrain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with check
tech , speech , reach , preach

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. cheque (British English) : A check
   

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Variants

List of all variants of check that leads to same result
check , check into , check that , check up on , checked , checked into , checked up on , checking , checking into , checking up on , checks , checks into , checks up on , checkless , in check , cheque , check-in , check-ins , check in , checked in , checking in , checks in , check mark , check marks , checkmark , checkmarked , checkmarking , checkmarks , check off , checked off , checking off , checks off , check out , checked out , checking out , checks out , check valve , check valves

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English cecg, probably from cēogan 'to have power, be able', from Proto-Germanic *kokkō 'power'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first checks were used in ancient Egypt around 2000 BC.

2. The largest check ever written was for $100 trillion and was written as a joke.

3. Checks were once used to pay for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory in 1803.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. payment: A check is a common method of payment.

2. banking: Checks are used extensively in the banking system.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, checks have been used as a metaphor for various things such as a balance or an assessment. In art, checks have been used as a visual element in paintings and designs. In music, there are songs with the title or lyrics related to checks.

How to Memorize "check"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pen signing a check.
   - Visualize the process of depositing a check into a bank account.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'check' with 'inspection'.
   - Associate the word 'check' with 'payment'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic 'C is for Check, C is for Cash.'
   - Create a mnemonic 'Check, write, sign, and mail.' for the process of writing a check.

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