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check

Pronunciation: [/t͡ʃɛk/]

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check: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use check in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “ensure correctness”

(verb) to make sure that something is correct or accurate. It's like double-checking your work to avoid mistakes.

Example

I need to check my answers before submitting the test.

Example

He didn't check the address and got lost.

Example

Can you check if the door is locked?

Context: “money”

(noun) a written order to a bank to pay a stated sum from the drawer's account. It's like a special note to tell the bank to give someone money.

Example

She wrote a check to pay for her groceries.

Example

He couldn't pay with a check because the store only accepted cash.

Example

Do you usually pay with cash or a check?

Context: “stop”

(noun) a stopping or slowing action. It's like putting your hand up to pause or slow down something.

Example

They put a check on the production line to fix the issue.

Example

There was no check in his movements, he ran all the way.

Example

Why was there a check in her progress?

How to pronounce check

Pronunciation: [/t͡ʃɛk/]

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