check

check is a valid 5-letter word worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends.

Meaning

What does check mean?

  • noun

    an appraisal of the state of affairs

  • verb

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

  • verb

    slow the growth or development of

  • noun

    a written order directing a bank to pay money

  • verb

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

  • verb

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

  • noun

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

  • noun

    a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

  • noun

    the act of inspecting or verifying

  • noun

    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

  • noun

    the bill in a restaurant

  • verb

    be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

  • verb

    put a check mark on or near or next to

  • verb

    be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

  • verb

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

  • noun

    the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

  • verb

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

  • verb

    arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

  • noun

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

  • verb

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

  • noun

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

  • verb

    consign for shipment on a vehicle

  • verb

    make cracks or chinks in

  • verb

    decline to initiate betting

  • verb

    hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

  • verb

    make an examination or investigation

  • noun

    obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

  • verb

    place into check

  • verb

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

  • verb

    stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

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