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Definition check in British English
check verbWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
verbWhat are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/tʃek/
Example
Always check your spelling.
Example
Would you check the tyres for me?
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1.2
to look at writing or pictures in order to get information about something
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2
to make certain of something, for example by looking at the information again or by asking someone
Example
I'll check the dates.
Example
For further information, check with your local tax office.
Example
He checked to see if Gail was still there.
Example
It would be wise to check the availability of seats before going to the concert.
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Example
Paul was about to answer but checked himself when he saw Julie's expression.
Example
How many bags do you have to check?
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Related Words
Words related to check:
baggage check (noun)
book in (phrasal verb)
check (verb)
check (noun)
check against (phrasal verb)
check card (noun)
check in (phrasal verb)
check in with (phrasal verb)
check indicator (noun)
check into (phrasal verb)
check off (phrasal verb)
check on (phrasal verb)
check out (phrasal verb)
check over (phrasal verb)
check up (phrasal verb)
check up on (phrasal verb)
check-in (noun)
check-in counter (noun)
check-in desk (noun)
check-up (noun)
coat check (noun)
double-check (verb)
fact-check (verb)
someone/something in check (phrase)
rain check (noun)
reality check (noun)
sound check (noun)
spot check (noun)
take a rain check (on something) (phrase)