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  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  check 
 
  11  of  25  senses  of  check 
 
  Sense  1 
  check,  check  up  on  look  into  check  out  suss  out  check  over  go  over  check  into 
  =>  watch,  observe,  follow  watch  over  keep  an  eye  on 
 
  Sense  2 
  check 
  =>  screen,  test 
  =>  countercheck 
  =>  breathalyze,  breathalyse 
 
  Sense  3 
  see  check,  insure,  see  to  it  ensure,  control,  ascertain,  assure 
  =>  proofread,  proof 
  =>  control 
  =>  double-check 
  =>  cross-check 
  =>  cinch 
  =>  card 
  =>  spot-check 
  =>  cover 
 
  Sense  4 
  control,  hold  in  hold  contain,  check,  curb,  moderate 
  =>  restrict,  restrain,  trammel,  limit,  bound,  confine,  throttle 
  =>  suppress,  stamp  down  inhibit,  subdue,  conquer,  curb 
  =>  damp 
  =>  mortify,  subdue 
  =>  deny 
  =>  restrict,  limit 
  =>  train 
  =>  catch 
  =>  bate 
  =>  thermostat 
  =>  countercheck,  counteract 
 
  Sense  6 
  check,  check  off  mark,  mark  off  tick  off 
  =>  receipt 
 
  Sense  7 
  check,  retard 
  =>  dampen 
  =>  stay,  detain,  delay 
 
  Sense  9 
  match,  fit  correspond,  check,  jibe,  gibe,  tally,  agree 
  =>  consist 
  =>  look 
  =>  answer 
  =>  coincide 
  =>  align 
  =>  correlate 
  =>  parallel 
  =>  twin,  duplicate,  parallel 
  =>  square 
  =>  corroborate,  underpin,  bear  out  support 
  =>  resemble 
  =>  meet  fit  conform  to 
  =>  homologize 
  =>  befit,  suit,  beseem 
  =>  harmonize,  harmonise,  consort,  accord,  concord,  fit  in  agree 
  =>  pattern 
  =>  accede,  adhere 
  =>  overlap 
  =>  rhyme,  rime 
 
  Sense  18 
  check,  turn  back  arrest,  stop,  contain,  hold  back 
  =>  cut  down  cut  out 
 
  Sense  21 
  determine,  check,  find  out  see  ascertain,  watch,  learn 
  =>  test 
 
  Sense  23 
  check 
  =>  stem,  stanch,  staunch,  halt 
 
  Sense  25 
  crack,  check,  break 
  =>  crack 
 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  check 
 
  11  of  25  senses  of  check 
 
  Sense  1 
  check,  check  up  on  look  into  check  out  suss  out  check  over  go  over  check  into 
  =>  watch,  observe,  follow  watch  over  keep  an  eye  on 
  =>  keep  tabs  on 
  =>  guard 
  =>  patrol,  police 
  =>  stand  guard,  stand  watch,  keep  guard,  stand  sentinel 
  =>  baby-sit,  sit 
  =>  invigilate,  proctor 
 
  Sense  2 
  check 
  =>  screen,  test 
  =>  countercheck 
  =>  breathalyze,  breathalyse 
 
  Sense  3 
  see  check,  insure,  see  to  it  ensure,  control,  ascertain,  assure 
  =>  proofread,  proof 
  =>  control 
  =>  double-check 
  =>  cross-check 
  =>  cinch 
  =>  card 
  =>  spot-check 
  =>  cover 
 
  Sense  4 
  control,  hold  in  hold  contain,  check,  curb,  moderate 
  =>  restrict,  restrain,  trammel,  limit,  bound,  confine,  throttle 
  =>  reduce,  tighten 
  =>  tie 
  =>  gate 
  =>  draw  the  line  draw  a  line 
  =>  mark  off  mark  out 
  =>  rule  harness,  rein 
  =>  baffle,  regulate 
  =>  hamper,  halter,  cramp 
  =>  stiffen,  tighten,  tighten  up  constrain 
  =>  clamp  down  crack  down 
  =>  inhibit 
  =>  restrain,  encumber,  cumber,  constrain 
  =>  bridle 
  =>  snaffle 
  =>  curb 
  =>  clog 
  =>  suppress,  stamp  down  inhibit,  subdue,  conquer,  curb 
  =>  wink,  blink,  blink  away 
  =>  stifle,  dampen 
  =>  suffocate 
  =>  choke  off  choke  down  choke  back 
  =>  hush,  quieten,  silence,  still  shut  up  hush  up 
  =>  dampen,  muffle,  mute,  deaden,  damp,  tone  down 
  =>  shush 
  =>  lull,  calm  down 
  =>  shout  down 
  =>  gag,  muzzle 
  =>  burke 
  =>  silence 
  =>  squelch,  quell,  quench 
  =>  smother,  stifle,  muffle 
  =>  damp 
  =>  mortify,  subdue 
  =>  deny 
  =>  restrict,  limit 
  =>  content 
  =>  ration 
  =>  classify 
  =>  taboo 
  =>  scant,  skimp 
  =>  localize,  localise 
  =>  draw 
  =>  suppurate 
  =>  train 
  =>  trellis 
  =>  catch 
  =>  bate 
  =>  thermostat 
  =>  countercheck,  counteract 
 
  Sense  6 
  check,  check  off  mark,  mark  off  tick  off 
  =>  receipt 
 
  Sense  7 
  check,  retard 
  =>  dampen 
  =>  stay,  detain,  delay 
 
  Sense  9 
  match,  fit  correspond,  check,  jibe,  gibe,  tally,  agree 
  =>  consist 
  =>  look 
  =>  answer 
  =>  coincide 
  =>  align 
  =>  correlate 
  =>  parallel 
  =>  twin,  duplicate,  parallel 
  =>  square 
  =>  corroborate,  underpin,  bear  out  support 
  =>  resemble 
  =>  look  like 
  =>  come  to  life 
  =>  take  after 
  =>  approximate,  come  close 
  =>  border  on  approach 
  =>  converge 
  =>  imitate,  copy 
  =>  make 
  =>  ape 
  =>  emulate 
  =>  follow  suit 
  =>  echo,  recall 
  =>  meet  fit  conform  to 
  =>  coordinate 
  =>  behoove,  behove 
  =>  satisfy,  fulfill,  fulfil,  live  up  to 
  =>  suffice,  do  answer,  serve 
  =>  tide  over  bridge  over  keep  going 
  =>  go  a  long  way 
  =>  serve,  function 
  =>  prelude 
  =>  act  as 
  =>  qualify,  measure  up 
  =>  go  around 
  =>  cover 
  =>  suit,  accommodate,  fit 
  =>  homologize 
  =>  befit,  suit,  beseem 
  =>  harmonize,  harmonise,  consort,  accord,  concord,  fit  in  agree 
  =>  blend,  go  blend  in 
  =>  pattern 
  =>  accede,  adhere 
  =>  overlap 
  =>  share 
  =>  partake 
  =>  osculate 
  =>  rhyme,  rime 
  =>  assonate 
 
  Sense  18 
  check,  turn  back  arrest,  stop,  contain,  hold  back 
  =>  cut  down  cut  out 
 
  Sense  21 
  determine,  check,  find  out  see  ascertain,  watch,  learn 
  =>  test 
 
  Sense  23 
  check 
  =>  stem,  stanch,  staunch,  halt 
 
  Sense  25 
  crack,  check,  break 
  =>  crack 
  =>  chap 
  =>  craze 
  =>  alligator 
 
  Entailment  of  verb  check 
 
  1  of  25  senses  of  check 
 
  Sense  19 
  check 
  =>  move  go 
 
  Synonyms/Hypernyms  (Ordered  by  Frequency)  of  verb  check 
 
  25  senses  of  check 
 
  Sense  1 
  check,  check  up  on  look  into  check  out  suss  out  check  over  go  over  check  into 
  =>  analyze,  analyse,  study,  examine,  canvass 
 
  Sense  2 
  check 
  =>  examine,  see 
 
  Sense  3 
  see  check,  insure,  see  to  it  ensure,  control,  ascertain,  assure 
  =>  verify 
 
  Sense  4 
  control,  hold  in  hold  contain,  check,  curb,  moderate 
  =>  restrain,  suppress,  keep  keep  back  hold  back 
 
  Sense  5 
  check 
  =>  stop,  halt 
 
  Sense  6 
  check,  check  off  mark,  mark  off  tick  off 
  =>  verify 
 
  Sense  7 
  check,  retard 
  =>  change,  alter 
 
  Sense  8 
  check,  check  out 
 
  Sense  9 
  match,  fit  correspond,  check,  jibe,  gibe,  tally,  agree 
  =>  equal,  be 
 
  Sense  10 
  check 
  =>  obstruct,  blockade,  block,  hinder,  stymie,  stymy,  embarrass 
 
  Sense  11 
  discipline,  train,  check,  condition 
  =>  develop,  make  grow 
 
  Sense  12 
  check 
  =>  consign,  charge 
 
  Sense  13 
  check 
  =>  consign,  charge 
 
  Sense  14 
  check 
  =>  stop,  halt 
 
  Sense  15 
  check 
  =>  stop,  halt 
 
  Sense  16 
  check,  checker,  chequer 
  =>  draw 
 
  Sense  17 
  check 
  =>  move  go 
 
  Sense  18 
  check,  turn  back  arrest,  stop,  contain,  hold  back 
  =>  defend 
 
  Sense  19 
  check 
  =>  attack,  aggress 
 
  Sense  20 
  check 
  =>  write  out  issue,  make  out  cut 
 
  Sense  21 
  determine,  check,  find  out  see  ascertain,  watch,  learn 
 
  Sense  22 
  check 
  =>  verify 
 
  Sense  23 
  check 
  =>  stop,  halt 
 
  Sense  24 
  check,  chink 
  =>  crack 
 
  Sense  25 
  crack,  check,  break 
  =>  change 
 
  Familiarity  of  verb  check 
 
  check  used  as  a  verb  is  very  familiar  (polysemy  count  =  25) 
 
  Synonyms  (Grouped  by  Similarity  of  Meaning)  of  verb  check 
 
  Sense  1 
  check,  check  up  on  look  into  check  out  suss  out  check  over  go  over  check  into 
  =>  analyze,  analyse,  study,  examine,  canvass 
 
  Sense  3 
  see  check,  insure,  see  to  it  ensure,  control,  ascertain,  assure 
  =>  verify 
 
  Sense  6 
  check,  check  off  mark,  mark  off  tick  off 
  =>  verify 
 
  Sense  21 
  determine,  check,  find  out  see  ascertain,  watch,  learn 
 
  Sense  22 
  check 
  =>  verify 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  5 
  check 
  =>  stop,  halt 
 
  Sense  14 
  check 
  =>  stop,  halt 
 
  Sense  15 
  check 
  =>  stop,  halt 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  8 
  check,  check  out 
 
  Sense  9 
  match,  fit  correspond,  check,  jibe,  gibe,  tally,  agree 
  =>  equal,  be 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  12 
  check 
  =>  consign,  charge 
 
  Sense  13 
  check 
  =>  consign,  charge 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  24 
  check,  chink 
  =>  crack 
 
  Sense  25 
  crack,  check,  break 
  =>  change 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  2 
  check 
  =>  examine,  see 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  4 
  control,  hold  in  hold  contain,  check,  curb,  moderate 
  =>  restrain,  suppress,  keep  keep  back  hold  back 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  7 
  check,  retard 
  =>  change,  alter 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  10 
  check 
  =>  obstruct,  blockade,  block,  hinder,  stymie,  stymy,  embarrass 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  11 
  discipline,  train,  check,  condition 
  =>  develop,  make  grow 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  16 
  check,  checker,  chequer 
  =>  draw 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  17 
  check 
  =>  move  go 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  18 
  check,  turn  back  arrest,  stop,  contain,  hold  back 
  =>  defend 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  19 
  check 
  =>  attack,  aggress 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  20 
  check 
  =>  write  out  issue,  make  out  cut 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  23 
  check 
  =>  stop,  halt 
  -------------- 
 
  Grep  of  noun  checks 
  checksum 
 
  Grep  of  noun  check 
  attendance  check 
  bad  check 
  bank  check 
  banker's  check 
  bed  check 
  blank  check 
  cashier's  check 
  certified  check 
  check 
  check-out  procedure 
  check  girl 
  check  mark 
  check  overdraft  credit 
  check  stub 
  checkbook 
  checker 
  checkerberry 
  checkerbloom 
  checkerboard 
  checkered  adder 
  checkered  daffodil 
  checkered  lily 
  checkered  whiptail 
  checkers 
  checking  account 
  checking  program 
  checklist 
  checkmate 
  checkout 
  checkout  counter 
  checkout  line 
  checkout  time 
  checkpoint 
  checkrein 
  checkroom 
  checksum 
  checkup 
  crosscheck 
  cyclic  redundancy  check 
  disability  check 
  discovered  check 
  dog's-tooth  check 
  dogstooth  check 
  health  check 
  hound's-tooth  check 
  houndstooth  check 
  medicare  check 
  odd-even  check 
  parity  check 
  paycheck 
  payroll  check 
  personal  check 
  poke  check 
  rain  check 
  redundant  check 
  retirement  check 
  traveler's  check 
  traveller's  check 
  treasurer's  check 
 
  Overview  of  noun  check 
 
  The  noun  check  has  12  senses  (first  6  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (18)  check,  bank  check,  cheque  --  (a  written  order  directing  a  bank  to  pay  money;  "he  paid  all  his  bills  by  check") 
  2.  (5)  assay,  check  --  (an  appraisal  of  the  state  of  affairs;  "they  made  an  assay  of  the  contents";  "a  check  on  its  dependability  under  stress") 
  3.  (2)  check,  chit,  tab  --  (the  bill  in  a  restaurant;  "he  asked  the  waiter  for  the  check") 
  4.  (1)  arrest,  check,  halt,  hitch,  stay,  stop,  stoppage  --  (the  state  of  inactivity  following  an  interruption;  "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") 
  5.  (1)  confirmation,  verification,  check,  substantiation  --  (additional  proof  that  something  that  was  believed  is  true;  "fossils  provided  further  confirmation  of  the  evolutionary  theory") 
  6.  (1)  check,  checkout,  check-out  procedure  --  (the  act  of  inspecting  or  verifying;  "they  made  a  check  of  their  equipment";  "the  pilot  ran  through  the  check-out  procedure") 
  7.  check  mark,  check  --  (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") 
  8.  crack,  check,  chip  --  (a  mark  left  after  a  small  piece  has  been  chopped  or  broken  off  of  something) 
  9.  check  --  (a  textile  pattern  of  squares  or  crossed  lines  (resembling  a  checkerboard);  "she  wore  a  skirt  with  checks") 
  10.  bridle,  check,  curb  --  (the  act  of  restraining  power  or  action  or  limiting  excess;  "his  common  sense  is  a  bridle  to  his  quick  temper") 
  11.  check  --  (obstructing  an  opponent  in  ice  hockey) 
  12.  check  --  ((chess)  a  direct  attack  on  an  opponent's  king) 
 
  Overview  of  verb  check 
 
  The  verb  check  has  25  senses  (first  7  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (28)  check,  check  up  on  look  into  check  out  suss  out  check  over  go  over  check  into  --  (examine  so  as  to  determine  accuracy,  quality,  or  condition;  "check  the  brakes";  "Check  out  the  engine") 
  2.  (7)  check  --  (make  an  examination  or  investigation;  "check  into  the  rumor";  "check  the  time  of  the  class") 
  3.  (6)  see  check,  insure,  see  to  it  ensure,  control,  ascertain,  assure  --  (be  careful  or  certain  to  do  something  make  certain  of  something  "He  verified  that  the  valves  were  closed";  "See  that  the  curtains  are  closed";  "control  the  quality  of  the  product") 
  4.  (5)  control,  hold  in  hold  contain,  check,  curb,  moderate  --  (lessen  the  intensity  of  temper;  hold  in  restraint;  hold  or  keep  within  limits;  "moderate  your  alcohol  intake"  "hold  your  tongue";  "hold  your  temper";  "control  your  anger") 
  5.  (1)  check  --  (stop  for  a  moment,  as  if  out  of  uncertainty  or  caution;  "She  checked  for  an  instant  and  missed  a  step") 
  6.  (1)  check,  check  off  mark,  mark  off  tick  off  --  (put  a  check  mark  on  or  next  to  "Please  check  each  name  on  the  list") 
  7.  (1)  check,  retard  --  (slow  the  growth  or  development  of) 
  8.  check,  check  out  --  (be  verified  or  confirmed;  pass  inspection;  "These  stories  don't  check!") 
  9.  match,  fit  correspond,  check,  jibe,  gibe,  tally,  agree  --  (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  do'nt  match  those  on  the  gun") 
  10.  check  --  (block  or  impede  (a  player  from  the  opposing  team)  in  ice  hockey) 
  11.  discipline,  train,  check,  condition  --  (train  by  instruction  and  practice;  esp.  to  teach  self-control;  "Parents  must  discipline  their  children";  "Is  this  dog  trained?") 
  12.  check  --  (consign  for  shipment  on  a  vehicle,  as  of  luggage;  "check  your  luggage  before  boarding") 
  13.  check  --  (hand  over  something  to  somebody  as  for  temporary  safekeeping;  "Check  your  coat  at  the  door") 
  14.  check  --  (abandon  the  intended  prey,  turn,  and  pursue  an  inferior  prey,  of  falcons) 
  15.  check  --  (stop  in  a  chase  esp.  when  scent  is  lost;  "The  dog  checked") 
  16.  check,  checker,  chequer  --  (mark  into  squares  or  draw  squares  on  draw  crossed  lines  on) 
  17.  check  --  (decline  to  initiate  betting,  in  poker) 
  18.  check,  turn  back  arrest,  stop,  contain,  hold  back  --  (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  SE  Asia";  "Contain  the  rebel  movement";  "Turn  back  athe  tide  of  communism") 
  19.  check  --  (place  into  check  in  a  game  of  chess;  "He  checked  my  kings") 
  20.  check  --  (write  out  a  check  on  a  bank  account) 
  21.  determine,  check,  find  out  see  ascertain,  watch,  learn  --  (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") 
  22.  check  --  (verify  by  consulting  a  source  or  authority;  "check  the  spelling  of  this  word";  "check  your  facts") 
  23.  check  --  (arrest  the  motion  (of  something)  abruptly;  "He  checked  the  flow  of  water  by  shutting  off  the  main  valve") 
  24.  check,  chink  --  (make  cracks  or  chinks  in  "The  heat  checked  the  paint") 
  25.  crack,  check,  break  --  (become  fractured;  break  or  crack  on  the  surface  only;  "The  glass  cracked  when  it  was  heated") 
 
  Overview  of  noun  check 
 
  The  noun  check  has  12  senses  (first  6  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (18)  check,  bank  check,  cheque  --  (a  written  order  directing  a  bank  to  pay  money;  "he  paid  all  his  bills  by  check") 
  2.  (5)  assay,  check  --  (an  appraisal  of  the  state  of  affairs;  "they  made  an  assay  of  the  contents";  "a  check  on  its  dependability  under  stress") 
  3.  (2)  check,  chit,  tab  --  (the  bill  in  a  restaurant;  "he  asked  the  waiter  for  the  check") 
  4.  (1)  arrest,  check,  halt,  hitch,  stay,  stop,  stoppage  --  (the  state  of  inactivity  following  an  interruption;  "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") 
  5.  (1)  confirmation,  verification,  check,  substantiation  --  (additional  proof  that  something  that  was  believed  is  true;  "fossils  provided  further  confirmation  of  the  evolutionary  theory") 
  6.  (1)  check,  checkout,  check-out  procedure  --  (the  act  of  inspecting  or  verifying;  "they  made  a  check  of  their  equipment";  "the  pilot  ran  through  the  check-out  procedure") 
  7.  check  mark,  check  --  (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") 
  8.  crack,  check,  chip  --  (a  mark  left  after  a  small  piece  has  been  chopped  or  broken  off  of  something) 
  9.  check  --  (a  textile  pattern  of  squares  or  crossed  lines  (resembling  a  checkerboard);  "she  wore  a  skirt  with  checks") 
  10.  bridle,  check,  curb  --  (the  act  of  restraining  power  or  action  or  limiting  excess;  "his  common  sense  is  a  bridle  to  his  quick  temper") 
  11.  check  --  (obstructing  an  opponent  in  ice  hockey) 
  12.  check  --  ((chess)  a  direct  attack  on  an  opponent's  king) 
 
  Overview  of  verb  check 
 
  The  verb  check  has  25  senses  (first  7  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (28)  check,  check  up  on  look  into  check  out  suss  out  check  over  go  over  check  into  --  (examine  so  as  to  determine  accuracy,  quality,  or  condition;  "check  the  brakes";  "Check  out  the  engine") 
  2.  (7)  check  --  (make  an  examination  or  investigation;  "check  into  the  rumor";  "check  the  time  of  the  class") 
  3.  (6)  see  check,  insure,  see  to  it  ensure,  control,  ascertain,  assure  --  (be  careful  or  certain  to  do  something  make  certain  of  something  "He  verified  that  the  valves  were  closed";  "See  that  the  curtains  are  closed";  "control  the  quality  of  the  product") 
  4.  (5)  control,  hold  in  hold  contain,  check,  curb,  moderate  --  (lessen  the  intensity  of  temper;  hold  in  restraint;  hold  or  keep  within  limits;  "moderate  your  alcohol  intake"  "hold  your  tongue";  "hold  your  temper";  "control  your  anger") 
  5.  (1)  check  --  (stop  for  a  moment,  as  if  out  of  uncertainty  or  caution;  "She  checked  for  an  instant  and  missed  a  step") 
  6.  (1)  check,  check  off  mark,  mark  off  tick  off  --  (put  a  check  mark  on  or  next  to  "Please  check  each  name  on  the  list") 
  7.  (1)  check,  retard  --  (slow  the  growth  or  development  of) 
  8.  check,  check  out  --  (be  verified  or  confirmed;  pass  inspection;  "These  stories  don't  check!") 
  9.  match,  fit  correspond,  check,  jibe,  gibe,  tally,  agree  --  (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  do'nt  match  those  on  the  gun") 
  10.  check  --  (block  or  impede  (a  player  from  the  opposing  team)  in  ice  hockey) 
  11.  discipline,  train,  check,  condition  --  (train  by  instruction  and  practice;  esp.  to  teach  self-control;  "Parents  must  discipline  their  children";  "Is  this  dog  trained?") 
  12.  check  --  (consign  for  shipment  on  a  vehicle,  as  of  luggage;  "check  your  luggage  before  boarding") 
  13.  check  --  (hand  over  something  to  somebody  as  for  temporary  safekeeping;  "Check  your  coat  at  the  door") 
  14.  check  --  (abandon  the  intended  prey,  turn,  and  pursue  an  inferior  prey,  of  falcons) 
  15.  check  --  (stop  in  a  chase  esp.  when  scent  is  lost;  "The  dog  checked") 
  16.  check,  checker,  chequer  --  (mark  into  squares  or  draw  squares  on  draw  crossed  lines  on) 
  17.  check  --  (decline  to  initiate  betting,  in  poker) 
  18.  check,  turn  back  arrest,  stop,  contain,  hold  back  --  (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  SE  Asia";  "Contain  the  rebel  movement";  "Turn  back  athe  tide  of  communism") 
  19.  check  --  (place  into  check  in  a  game  of  chess;  "He  checked  my  kings") 
  20.  check  --  (write  out  a  check  on  a  bank  account) 
  21.  determine,  check,  find  out  see  ascertain,  watch,  learn  --  (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") 
  22.  check  --  (verify  by  consulting  a  source  or  authority;  "check  the  spelling  of  this  word";  "check  your  facts") 
  23.  check  --  (arrest  the  motion  (of  something)  abruptly;  "He  checked  the  flow  of  water  by  shutting  off  the  main  valve") 
  24.  check,  chink  --  (make  cracks  or  chinks  in  "The  heat  checked  the  paint") 
  25.  crack,  check,  break  --  (become  fractured;  break  or  crack  on  the  surface  only;  "The  glass  cracked  when  it  was  heated") 



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