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Check: Meaning, Common Uses & Example Sentences (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：examine for accuracy (check)

check 🔊

/tʃɛk/

To look at something closely to make sure it's right, safe, or working properly.

Person checking smartphone screen closely, illustrating the verb 'to check' for accuracy.

examine for accuracy 🔊

➕

/ɪɡˈzæmɪn fɔːr ˈækjərəsi/

To inspect something carefully to ensure it is correct, safe, or functioning properly.

📁 Category：School Education 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old French 'eschec' (check in chess), ultimately from Persian 'shah' (king),引申为 to verify.

💡 Mnemonic

Check like a chess move: verify before you proceed.

📖 Example

Before you submit your essay online, you should always check for spelling mistakes. 🔊 Always inspect your essay for spelling errors before submitting it online.

🔗 Collocations

check for errors – to look for mistakes

check the details – to examine the specifics carefully

check thoroughly – to inspect comprehensively

🔄 Synonyms

inspect (v.) – to look at something closely

examine (v.) – to scrutinize or analyze

verify (v.) – to confirm the truth or accuracy

🚫 Antonyms

ignore (v.) – to pay no attention to

overlook (v.) – to fail to notice something

🌱 Derivatives

checker (n.) – a person or thing that checks

checking (n.) – the act of examining

📖 Cultural Story

Check originates from chess terminology meaning 'to threaten the king', evolving to signify verification or control. Modern usage is pervasive in business and daily life for confirming facts.

Meaning 2：confirm the status (check)

check 🔊

/tʃɛk/

To find out if something is true or correct, or if someone is okay.

Two friends checking a map confirmation on a phone, showing 'check' as confirming status.

confirm the status 🔊

➕

/kənˈfɜːrm ðə ˈsteɪtəs/

To ascertain if something is true or correct, or to ensure someone is alright.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

I'll call the restaurant to check if our dinner reservation is still valid. 🔊 I will phone the restaurant to verify that our dinner booking is still active.

🔗 Collocations

check on someone – to make sure someone is safe or well

check the validity – to confirm if something is legitimate or current

check with someone – to consult or confirm with a person

🔄 Synonyms

confirm (v.) – to establish the truth or correctness

validate (v.) – to check or prove the validity

ascertain (v.) – to find out definitely

🚫 Antonyms

assume (v.) – to accept something as true without proof

presume (v.) – to suppose something to be the case