Word

check, v.
(checked, checking, checks)
freq. cnt. 48

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
<verb.cognition> freq. cnt.: 37 freq. cnt.: 27 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

check check into check out check over check up on go over look into suss out

sample sentences

"check the brakes"
"Check out the engine"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
The men %s the area for animals
The men %s for animals in the area

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
They won't %s the story

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
They won't %s the story

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Somebody ----s something
They won't %s the story

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Somebody ----s something
They won't %s the story

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Somebody ----s something
They won't %s the story

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Somebody ----s something
They won't %s the story

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
They won't %s the story

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check check checker

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

checkout

semantic pointers

hypernym

study, analyze, examine, analyse, canvass

verb group

check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick

hyponym

watch, follow, keep an eye on, observe, watch over

make an examination or investigation
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 7

check

sample sentences

"check into the rumor"
"check the time of the class"

verb frames

Somebody ----s PP
They won't %s the story

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

semantic pointers

hypernym

examine, see

hyponym

test, screen countercheck breathalyze, breathalyse

be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
<verb.cognition> freq. cnt.: 53 freq. cnt.: 22 freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

ascertain assure check control ensure insure see see to it

sample sentences

"He verified that the valves were closed"
"See that the curtains are closed"
"control the quality of the product"

verb frames

Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE

verb frames

Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

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Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

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Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

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Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

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Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check check

semantic pointers

hyponym

proofread, proof control double-check cross-check cinch card spot-check cover

verb group

check, check off, mark, mark off, tick off, tick see, find out, determine, check, ascertain, watch, learn check verify, control

hypernym

verify

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 30 freq. cnt.: 20 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

check contain control curb hold hold in moderate

sample sentences

"moderate your alcohol intake"
"hold your tongue"
"hold your temper"
"control your anger"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

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Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

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Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

control

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

curb

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

moderation

semantic pointers

hypernym

restrain, keep, keep back, hold back

hyponym

conquer, suppress, subdue, stamp down damp mortify, subdue, crucify deny, abnegate train catch bate thermostat counteract, countercheck

slow the growth or development of
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

check delay retard

sample sentences

"The brain damage will retard the child's language development"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

retardation retard

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

delay delay

semantic pointers

hypernym

change, alter, modify

hyponym

dampen stay, delay, detain

put a check mark on or near or next to
<verb.cognition> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

check check off mark mark off tick tick off

sample sentences

"Please check each name on the list"
"tick off the items"
"mark off the units"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

semantic pointers

verb group

check, check out, look into, go over, check into, check up on, suss out, check over see, insure, check, assure, see to it, ensure, ascertain, control

hypernym

verify

hyponym

receipt

stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution
<verb.motion> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1

check

sample sentences

"She checked for an instant and missed a step"

verb frames

Somebody ----s

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

semantic pointers

hypernym

stop, halt

verb group

check check

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
<verb.change> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 6

break check crack

sample sentences

"The glass cracked when it was heated"

verb frames

Something ----s
The glass tubes %s
These glasses %s easily

verb frames

Something ----s

verb frames

Something ----s

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

breakable break

semantic pointers

hypernym

change

verb group

check, chink crack

hyponym

crack

make cracks or chinks in
<verb.change>

check chink

sample sentences

"The heat checked the paint"

verb frames

Something ----s something

verb frames

Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

chink

semantic pointers

verb group

crack, check, break

hypernym

crack

arrest the motion (of something) abruptly
<verb.change>

check

sample sentences

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

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

semantic pointers

hyponym

stem, stanch, staunch, halt

hypernym

stop

verify by consulting a source or authority
<verb.cognition>

check

sample sentences

"check the spelling of this word"
"check your facts"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

semantic pointers

verb group

see, insure, check, assure, see to it, ensure, ascertain, control

hypernym

verify

find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
<verb.communication> freq. cnt.: 28 freq. cnt.: 27 freq. cnt.: 1

ascertain check determine find out learn see watch

sample sentences

"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"

verb frames

Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
They %s whether there was a traffic accident

verb frames

Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
They %s whether there was a traffic accident

verb frames

Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
They %s whether there was a traffic accident

verb frames

Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE

verb frames

Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
They %s whether there was a traffic accident

verb frames

Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
They %s whether there was a traffic accident

verb frames

Somebody ----s whether INFINITIVE
They %s whether there was a traffic accident

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

determination

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

ascertainable

semantic pointers

verb group

see, insure, check, assure, see to it, ensure, ascertain, control determine, find, find out, ascertain

hyponym

test

write out a check on a bank account
<verb.communication>

check

verb frames

Somebody ----s

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

semantic pointers

hypernym

make out, issue, cut, write out

place into check
<verb.competition>

check

sample sentences

"He checked my kings"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

semantic pointers

domain of synset (topic)

chess, chess game

entailment

go, move

hypernym

attack, aggress

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
<verb.competition> freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1

arrest check contain hold back stop turn back

sample sentences

"Arrest the downward trend"
"Check the growth of communism in South East Asia"
"Contain the rebel movement"
"Turn back the tide of communism"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

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Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

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Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

stop

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

containment containment

semantic pointers

hyponym

cut down, cut out

hypernym

defend

decline to initiate betting
<verb.competition>

check

verb frames

Somebody ----s

semantic pointers

domain of synset (topic)

cards, card game

hypernym

go, move

mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on
<verb.creation>

check checker chequer

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

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Somebody ----s something

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

semantic pointers

hypernym

draw

stop in a chase especially when scent is lost
<verb.motion>

check

sample sentences

"The dog checked"

verb frames

Something ----s

semantic pointers

hypernym

stop, halt

verb group

check

abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
<verb.motion>

check

verb frames

Something ----s

semantic pointers

domain of synset (topic)

falconry

hypernym

stop, halt

verb group

check

hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
<verb.possession>

check

sample sentences

"Check your coat at the door"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something to somebody
They %s the cape

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

checker

semantic pointers

hypernym

consign, charge

verb group

check

consign for shipment on a vehicle
<verb.possession>

check

sample sentences

"check your luggage before boarding"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something

semantic pointers

verb group

check

hypernym

consign, charge

develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
<verb.social> freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 1

check condition discipline train

sample sentences

"Parents must discipline their children"
"Is this dog trained?"

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

verb frames

Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

trainee

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

discipline

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

conditioner

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

semantic pointers

hypernym

develop, make grow

hyponym

mortify

verb group

prepare, train, groom

block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
<verb.social>

check

verb frames

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

check

semantic pointers

hypernym

block, obstruct, hinder, blockade, stymie, stymy, embarrass

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
<verb.stative> freq. cnt.: 33 freq. cnt.: 16 freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4

agree check correspond fit gibe jibe match tally

sample sentences

"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"