1. check

verb. (ˈtʃɛk) Examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition.
Synonyms
examine suss out check into analyse study watch over mark observe check out check over go over check off check up on canvass tick look into canvas tick off mark off analyze watch keep an eye on follow
Antonyms
detach skew distrust mistrust back
Etymology
check (English)
eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
scacus (Latin)
صکّ (Arabic)
چک (Persian)
شاه (Persian)
𐭬𐭫𐭪𐭠 (Pahlavi)
𐭱𐭠𐭤 (Pahlavi)
𐏋 (Old Persian (ca. 600-400 B.C.))

2. check

noun. (ˈtʃɛk) A written order directing a bank to pay money.
Synonyms
bad check order of payment blank check kite draft bank check giro cheque personal check treasurer's check certified check paycheck cheque payroll check medicare check cashier's cheque bill of exchange treasurer's cheque certified cheque medicare payment blank cheque giro personal cheque cashier's check counter check bad cheque
Antonyms
unwholesome indirect liberal unconventional divide
Etymology
check (English)
eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
scacus (Latin)
صکّ (Arabic)
چک (Persian)
شاه (Persian)
𐭬𐭫𐭪𐭠 (Pahlavi)
𐭱𐭠𐭤 (Pahlavi)
𐏋 (Old Persian (ca. 600-400 B.C.))

3. check

verb. (ˈtʃɛk) Be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.
Synonyms
spot-check control ensure double-check proofread ascertain cinch see card determine see to it mark cover verify assure check off tick learn insure proof tick off cross-check mark off watch find out
Antonyms
immoderation intense intemperate immoderate accelerate
Etymology
check (English)
eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
scacus (Latin)
صکّ (Arabic)
چک (Persian)
شاه (Persian)
𐭬𐭫𐭪𐭠 (Pahlavi)
𐭱𐭠𐭤 (Pahlavi)
𐏋 (Old Persian (ca. 600-400 B.C.))

4. check

verb. (ˈtʃɛk) Make an examination or investigation.
Synonyms
examine screen test breathalyze countercheck see breathalyse
Antonyms
resist praise declassify avow claim
Etymology
check (English)
eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
scacus (Latin)
صکّ (Arabic)
چک (Persian)
شاه (Persian)
𐭬𐭫𐭪𐭠 (Pahlavi)
𐭱𐭠𐭤 (Pahlavi)
𐏋 (Old Persian (ca. 600-400 B.C.))

5. check

verb. (ˈtʃɛk) Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits.
Synonyms
control moderate counteract catch limit contain confine subdue countercheck suppress damp hold restrain throttle mortify keep back stamp down thermostat train trammel inhibit bound hold back keep abnegate bate crucify restrict conquer deny hold in curb
Antonyms
derestrict unsworn act admit break
Etymology
check (English)
eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
scacus (Latin)
صکّ (Arabic)
چک (Persian)
شاه (Persian)
𐭬𐭫𐭪𐭠 (Pahlavi)
𐭱𐭠𐭤 (Pahlavi)
𐏋 (Old Persian (ca. 600-400 B.C.))

6. check

noun. (ˈtʃɛk) An appraisal of the state of affairs.
Synonyms
Apgar score paternity test appraisal double check assessment stress test assay countercheck
Antonyms
juvenile negate invalidate disprove incommensurate
Etymology
check (English)
eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
scacus (Latin)
صکّ (Arabic)
چک (Persian)
شاه (Persian)
𐭬𐭫𐭪𐭠 (Pahlavi)
𐭱𐭠𐭤 (Pahlavi)
𐏋 (Old Persian (ca. 600-400 B.C.))

7. check

noun. (ˈtʃɛk) The bill in a restaurant.
Synonyms
account tab chit bill invoice
Antonyms
deposit sell check in unlawful dishonesty
Etymology
check (English)
eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
scacus (Latin)
صکّ (Arabic)
چک (Persian)
شاه (Persian)
𐭬𐭫𐭪𐭠 (Pahlavi)
𐭱𐭠𐭤 (Pahlavi)
𐏋 (Old Persian (ca. 600-400 B.C.))

8. check

noun. (ˈtʃɛk) Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct.
Synonyms
bed check checksum parity check odd-even check redundancy check substantiation verification confirmation crosscheck cogent evidence proof
Antonyms
inequality unequal inadequate inadequacy unsatisfactory
Etymology
check (English)
eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
scacus (Latin)
صکّ (Arabic)
چک (Persian)
شاه (Persian)
𐭬𐭫𐭪𐭠 (Pahlavi)
𐭱𐭠𐭤 (Pahlavi)
𐏋 (Old Persian (ca. 600-400 B.C.))

9. check

verb. (ˈtʃɛk) Stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution.
Synonyms
stop halt
Antonyms
start deprive allow
Etymology
check (English)
eschec (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
scacus (Latin)
صکّ (Arabic)
چک (Persian)
شاه (Persian)
𐭬𐭫𐭪𐭠 (Pahlavi)
𐭱𐭠𐭤 (Pahlavi)
𐏋 (Old Persian (ca. 600-400 B.C.))

10. stub

noun. (ˈstʌb) A short piece remaining on a trunk or stem where a branch is lost.
Synonyms
plant structure plant part
Antonyms
bad luck fall back bottom out
Etymology
stub (English)
stubbe (Middle English (1100-1500))
stybb (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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