Check
nnoun.possessiona written order directing a bank to pay moneySynset:bank check cheque
Examples:- he paid all his bills by check
Derivationally Related Form:checkcheque
Hypernyms:bill of exchange draft order of payment
Inherited Hypernyms:checkdraftnegotiable instrumentlegal documentdocumentwritingwritten communicationcommunicationabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:bad checkbad chequeblank checkblank chequecashier's checkcashier's chequecertified checkcertified chequecounter checkgirogiro chequekitemedicare checkmedicare paymentpaycheckpayroll checkpersonal checkpersonal chequetreasurer's checktreasurer's cheque
Full Hyponyms:bad checkblank checkcashier's checkcertified checkcounter checkgirokitemedicare checkpaycheckpersonal check
nnoun.cognitionan appraisal of the state of affairsSynset:assay
Examples:- they made an assay of the contents
- a check on its dependability under stress
Derivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:appraisal assessment
Inherited Hypernyms:assayappraisalclassificationbasic cognitive processprocesscognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:Apgar scorecountercheckdouble checkpaternity teststress test
Full Hyponyms:apgar scorecountercheckpaternity teststress testtreadmill test
nnoun.communicationthe bill in a restaurantSynset:chit tab
Examples:- he asked the waiter for the check
Hypernyms:account bill invoice
Inherited Hypernyms:checkbillstatementcommercial documentdocumentwritingwritten communicationcommunicationabstractionentity
nnoun.statethe state of inactivity following an interruptionSynset:arrest halt hitch stay stop stoppage
Examples:- 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
Derivationally Related Form:checkhaltstop
Hypernyms:inaction inactiveness inactivity
Inherited Hypernyms:arrestinactionstateattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:counterchecklogjam
Full Hyponyms:counterchecklogjam
nnoun.cognitionadditional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correctSynset:confirmation substantiation verification
Examples:- fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory
Derivationally Related Form:checksubstantiateconfirmverify
Hypernyms:cogent evidence proof
Inherited Hypernyms:confirmationproofevidenceinformationcognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:bed checkchecksumcrosscheckodd-even checkparity checkredundancy check
Full Hyponyms:bed checkchecksumcrosscheckparity check
nnoun.actthe act of inspecting or verifyingSynset:check-out procedure checkout
Examples:- they made a check of their equipment
- the pilot ran through the check-out procedure
Derivationally Related Form:checkcheck out
Hypernyms:inspection review
Inherited Hypernyms:checkinspectionexaminationinvestigationworkactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:spot check
nnoun.communicationa mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.Synset:check mark tick
Examples:- as he called the role he put a check mark by each student's name
Derivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:mark
Inherited Hypernyms:check markmarkwritten symbolsymbolsignalcommunicationabstractionentity
nnoun.cognitionsomething immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progressSynset:balk baulk deterrent handicap hinderance hindrance impediment
Derivationally Related Form:hinderdeterimpededeterrenthandicap
Hypernyms:difficulty
Inherited Hypernyms:hindrancedifficultycognitive factorcognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:albatrossbinddiriment impedimentdragmillstoneobstacleobstructionstraitjacket
Full Hyponyms:albatrossbamboo curtainbarrierbindcolor barcolor barrierdiriment impedimentdraghang-uphurdleideological barrieriron curtainlanguage barrierobstaclestraitjacketstymie
nnoun.attributea mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of somethingSynset:chip
Derivationally Related Form:checkchip
Hypernyms:blemish defect mar
Inherited Hypernyms:checkblemishappearancequalityattributeabstractionentity
nnoun.artifacta textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)Examples:- she wore a skirt with checks
Derivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:weave
Inherited Hypernyms:checkweavedesigndecorationartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:dog's-tooth checkdogs-tooth checkdogstooth checkhound's-tooth checkhoundstooth check
Full Hyponyms:houndstooth check
nnoun.actthe act of restraining power or action or limiting excessSynset:bridle curb
Examples:- his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper
Derivationally Related Form:checkcurb
Hypernyms:restraint
Inherited Hypernyms:bridlerestraintcontrolactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.actobstructing an opponent in ice hockeyDerivationally Related Form:check
Part Holonyms:hockey hockey game ice hockey
Hypernyms:obstruction
Inherited Hypernyms:checkobstructionmaneuvermotionchangeactionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:crosscheckpoke check
Full Hyponyms:crosscheckpoke check
nnoun.act(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's kingTopic:chesschess game
Hypernyms:chess move
Inherited Hypernyms:checkchess movemoveturnactivityacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:discovered check
Full Hyponyms:discovered check
vverb.cognitionexamine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or conditionSynset:check into check out check over check up on go over look into suss out
Examples:- check the brakes
- Check out the engine
Derivationally Related Form:checkcheckoutchecker
Hypernyms:analyse analyze canvass examine study
Inherited Hypernyms:checkanalyze
Direct Hyponyms:followkeep an eye onobservewatchwatch over
Full Troponyms:baby-sitguardinvigilatekeep tabs onpatrolstand guardwatch
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | They won't --- the story (apply to: check up on, check out, check over, check into, suss out, go over, look into) | The men --- for animals in the area (apply to: check) | The men --- the area for animals (apply to: check)
vverb.socialmake an examination or investigationExamples:- check into the rumor
- check the time of the class
Derivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:examine see
Inherited Hypernyms:checkexamine
Direct Hyponyms:breathalysebreathalyzecountercheckscreentest
Full Troponyms:breathalyzecountercheckscreen
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s PP | They won't --- the story (apply to: check)
vverb.cognitionbe careful or certain to do something; make certain of somethingSynset:ascertain assure control ensure insure see see to it
Examples:- He verified that the valves were closed
- See that the curtains are closed
- control the quality of the product
Derivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:verify
Inherited Hypernyms:seeverifyconfirm
Direct Hyponyms:cardcinchcontrolcovercross-checkdouble-checkproofproofreadspot-check
Full Troponyms:cardcinchcontrolcovercross-checkdouble-checkproofreadspot-check
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s that CLAUSE | Somebody ---s to INFINITIVE (apply to: see)
vverb.sociallessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limitsSynset:contain control curb hold hold in moderate
Examples:- moderate your alcohol intake
- hold your tongue
- hold your temper
- control your anger
Derivationally Related Form:moderationcheckcurbcontrol
Hypernyms:hold back keep keep back restrain
Inherited Hypernyms:controlrestrain
Direct Hyponyms:abnegatebatecatchconquercounteractcountercheckcrucifydampdenymortifystamp downsubduesuppressthermostattrain
Full Troponyms:bateburkecatchchoke offcountercheckdampdenygaghushlullmortifyquenchshout downshushsilencesquelchsuppressthermostattraintrellis
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.motionstop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or cautionExamples:- She checked for an instant and missed a step
Derivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:halt stop
Inherited Hypernyms:checkstop
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s
vverb.cognitionput a check mark on or near or next toSynset:check off mark mark off tick tick off
Examples:- Please check each name on the list
- tick off the items
- mark off the units
Derivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:verify
Inherited Hypernyms:checkverifyconfirm
Direct Hyponyms:receipt
Full Troponyms:receipt
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changeslow the growth or development ofSynset:delay retard
Examples:- The brain damage will retard the child's language development
Derivationally Related Form:delayretardationretard
Hypernyms:alter change modify
Inherited Hypernyms:checkchange
Direct Hyponyms:dampendelaydetainstay
Full Troponyms:dampenstay
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.stativebe verified or confirmed; pass inspectionSynset:check out
Examples:- These stories don't check!
Derivationally Related Form:check
Inherited Hypernyms:check
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | They won't --- the story (apply to: check, check out)
vverb.stativebe compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristicsSynset:agree correspond fit gibe jibe match tally
Examples:- 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
Antonyms:disagree
Derivationally Related Form:correspondenceagreementagreeablecorrespondentmatch
Hypernyms:be equal
Inherited Hypernyms:matchequal
Direct Hyponyms:accordadhereagreealignanswerbear outbefitbeseemcoincideconcordconsistconsortcorrelatecorroborateduplicatefit inharmoniseharmonizehomologizelookparallelpatternresemblerhymerimesquaresuitsupporttwinunderpin
Full Troponyms:adherealignanswerapeapproximateassonatebefitblendborder oncoincidecome to lifeconsistconvergecoordinatecorrelatecorroborateechoemulatefollow suitharmonizehomologizeimitatelooklook likeparallelpatternresemblerhymesquaretake aftertwin
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | Something is ---ing PP
vverb.socialblock or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockeyDerivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:block blockade embarrass hinder obstruct stymie stymy
Inherited Hypernyms:checkobstructprevent
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | The fighter managed to --- his opponent (apply to: check)
vverb.socialdevelop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-controlSynset:condition discipline train
Examples:- Parents must discipline their children
- Is this dog trained?
Derivationally Related Form:checktraineedisciplineconditioner
Hypernyms:develop make grow
Inherited Hypernyms:disciplinedevelopchange
Direct Hyponyms:mortify
Full Troponyms:mortify
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.possessionconsign for shipment on a vehicleExamples:- check your luggage before boarding
Hypernyms:charge consign
Inherited Hypernyms:checkconsignentrustpasstransfer
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.possessionhand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeepingExamples:- Check your coat at the door
Derivationally Related Form:checker
Hypernyms:charge consign
Inherited Hypernyms:checkconsignentrustpasstransfer
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something to somebody | They --- the cape (apply to: check)
vverb.motionabandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior preyTopic:falconry
Hypernyms:halt stop
Inherited Hypernyms:checkstop
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.motionstop in a chase especially when scent is lostHypernyms:halt stop
Inherited Hypernyms:checkstop
Sentence Frame:Something ---s
vverb.creationmark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines onSynset:checker chequer
Derivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:draw
Inherited Hypernyms:checkdrawrepresentre-createmake
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.competitiondecline to initiate bettingTopic:card gamecards
Hypernyms:go move
Inherited Hypernyms:checkmove
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s
vverb.competitionhold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence ofSynset:arrest contain hold back stop turn back
Examples:- Arrest the downward trend
- Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
- Contain the rebel movement
- Turn back the tide of communism
Derivationally Related Form:containmentstop
Hypernyms:defend
Inherited Hypernyms:checkdefendprevent
Direct Hyponyms:cut downcut out
Full Troponyms:cut down
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody | Something ---s somebody | Something ---s something
vverb.competitionplace into checkTopic:chesschess game
Hypernyms:aggress attack
Inherited Hypernyms:checkattackact
Entailment:go move
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Somebody ---s somebody
vverb.communicationwrite out a check on a bank accountDerivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:cut issue make out write out
Inherited Hypernyms:checkwrite outwritecommunicateinteractact
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s
vverb.communicationfind out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effortSynset:ascertain determine find out learn see watch
Examples:- 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
Derivationally Related Form:checkdeterminationascertainable
Inherited Hypernyms:determine
Direct Hyponyms:test
Full Troponyms:test
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s whether INFINITIVE | They --- whether there was a traffic accident (apply to: learn, watch, determine, check, ascertain, find out, see)
vverb.cognitionverify by consulting a source or authorityExamples:- check the spelling of this word
- check your facts
Derivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:verify
Inherited Hypernyms:checkverifyconfirm
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changearrest the motion (of something) abruptlyExamples:- He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve
Derivationally Related Form:check
Hypernyms:stop
Inherited Hypernyms:checkstop
Direct Hyponyms:haltstanchstaunchstem
Full Troponyms:stem
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.changemake cracks or chinks inSynset:chink
Examples:- The heat checked the paint
Derivationally Related Form:chinkcheck
Hypernyms:crack
Inherited Hypernyms:checkcrackchange
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.changebecome fractured; break or crack on the surface onlySynset:break crack
Examples:- The glass cracked when it was heated
Derivationally Related Form:breakbreakablecheck
Hypernyms:change
Inherited Hypernyms:crackchange
Direct Hyponyms:crack
Full Troponyms:alligatorchapcrackcraze
Sentence Frame:Something ---s | These glasses --- easily (apply to: crack) | The glass tubes --- (apply to: crack)