Chek vs. Check

Chek vs. Check — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Chek and Check

Cheknoun

A Hong Kong foot.

Checknoun

(chess) A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.

Checknoun

An inspection or examination.

I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.

Checknoun

A control; a limit or stop.

checks and balancesThe castle moat should hold the enemy in check.

Checknoun

(US) A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator, equivalent to a tick (UK).

Place a check by the things you have done.

Checknoun

(US) An order to a bank to pay money to a named person or entity; a cheque (UK, Canada).

I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a check for the amount.
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Checknoun

(US) A bill, particularly in a restaurant.

I summoned the waiter, paid the check, and hurried to leave.

Checknoun

A maneuver performed by a player to take another player out of the play.

The hockey player gave a good hard check to obtain the puck.

Checknoun

A token used instead of cash in gaming machines.

Checknoun

A lengthwise separation through the growth rings in wood.

Checknoun

A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified.

a check given for baggage; a return check on a railroad

Checknoun

(falconry) The forsaking by a hawk of its proper game to follow other birds.

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Checknoun

A small chink or crack.

Checknoun

A pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

The tablecloth had red and white checks.

Checkverb

To inspect; to examine.

Check the oil in your car once a month.Check whether this page has a watermark.

Checkverb

To verify the accuracy of a text or translation, usually making some corrections (proofread) or many (copyedit).

Checkverb

To mark items on a list (with a checkmark or by crossing them out) that have been chosen for keeping or removal or that have been dealt with (for example, completed or verified as correct or satisfactory); to check off, tick (UK), tick off (UK), cross off, strike off.

Check the items on the list that interest you.Check off the items that you've checked (inspected).Check the correct answer to each question.

Checkverb

To control, limit, or halt.

Check your enthusiasm during a negotiation.

Checkverb

To verify or compare with a source of information.

Check your data against known values.

Checkverb

To leave in safekeeping.

Check your hat and coat at the door.

Checkverb

To leave with a shipping agent for shipping.

Check your bags at the ticket counter before the flight.

Checkverb

To pass or bounce the ball to an opponent from behind the three-point line and have the opponent pass or bounce it back to start play.

He checked the ball and then proceeded to perform a perfect layup.That basket doesn't count—you forgot to check!

Checkverb

To hit another player with one's body.

The hockey player checked the defenceman to obtain the puck.

Checkverb

(poker) To remain in a hand without betting. Only legal if no one has yet bet.

Tom didn't think he could win, so he checked.

Checkverb

(chess) To make a move which puts an adversary's piece, especially the king, in check; to put in check.

Checkverb

To chide, rebuke, or reprove.

Checkverb

(nautical) To slack or ease off, as a brace which is too stiffly extended.

Checkverb

To crack or gape open, as wood in drying; or to crack in small checks, as varnish, paint, etc.

Checkverb

To make checks or chinks in; to cause to crack.

The sun checks timber.

Checkverb

To make a stop; to pause; with at.

Checkverb

(obsolete) To clash or interfere.

Checkverb

To act as a curb or restraint.

Checkverb

(falconry) To turn, when in pursuit of proper game, and fly after other birds.

Checknoun

a written order directing a bank to pay money;

he paid all his bills by check

Checknoun

an appraisal of the state of affairs;

they made an assay of the contentsa check on its dependability under stress

Checknoun

the bill in a restaurant;

he asked the waiter for the check

Checknoun

the state of inactivity following an interruption;

the negotiations were in arrestheld them in checkduring the halt he got some lunchthe momentary stay enabled him to escape the blowhe spent the entire stop in his seat

Checknoun

additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct;

fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory

Checknoun

the act of inspecting or verifying;

they made a check of their equipmentthe pilot ran through the check-out procedure

Checknoun

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

Checknoun

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Checknoun

a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

Checknoun

a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard);

she wore a skirt with checks

Checknoun

the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess;

his common sense is a bridle to his quick temper

Checknoun

obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

Checknoun

(chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

Checkverb

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition;

check the brakesCheck out the engine

Checkverb

make an examination or investigation;

check into the rumorcheck the time of the class

Checkverb

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;

He verified that the valves were closedSee that the curtains are closedcontrol the quality of the product

Checkverb

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits;

moderate your alcohol intakehold your tonguehold your tempercontrol your anger

Checkverb

stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution;

She checked for an instant and missed a step

Checkverb

put a check mark on or next to;

Please check each name on the listtick off the items

Checkverb

slow the growth or development of;

The brain damage will retard the child's language development

Checkverb

be verified or confirmed; pass inspection;

These stories don't check!

Checkverb

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics;

The two stories don't agree in many detailsThe handwriting checks with the signature on the checkThe suspect's fingerprints don't match those on the gun

Checkverb

block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

Checkverb

train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control;

Parents must discipline their childrenIs this dog trained?

Checkverb

consign for shipment on a vehicle;

check your luggage before boarding

Checkverb

hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping;

Check your coat at the door

Checkverb

abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey, of falcons

Checkverb

stop in a chase especially when scent is lost;

The dog checked

Checkverb

mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

Checkverb

decline to initiate betting

Checkverb

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of;

Arrest the downward trendCheck the growth of communism in Sout East AsiaContain the rebel movementTurn back the tide of communism

Checkverb

place into check;

He checked my kings

Checkverb

write out a check on a bank account

Checkverb

find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort;

I want to see whether she speaks FrenchSee whether it worksfind out if he speaks RussianCheck whether the train leaves on time

Checkverb

verify by consulting a source or authority;

check the spelling of this wordcheck your facts

Checkverb

arrest the motion (of something) abruptly;

He checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve

Checkverb

make cracks or chinks in;

The heat checked the paint

Checkverb

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only;

The glass cracked when it was heated