Check Meaning in English
word
/ˈtʃɛk/
CHEK
/tʃˈɛk/
CHEK
Definición
To examine something to see if it is correct or in good condition, or to stop or slow something. It can also mean a written order to pay money from a bank account.
Uso & Matices
Commonly used in both formal and informal settings. Often paired as 'check the facts', 'check the time', 'check your work'. Avoid confusion with 'cheque' (British English spelling for the payment meaning). Can be a noun or verb depending on context.
Spanish: cheque - comprobar - revisarPortuguese (BR): cheque - verificar - conferirPortuguese (PT): cheque - verificar - conferirChinese (Simplified): 支票 - 检查 - 核对Chinese (Traditional): 支票 - 檢查 - 核對Hindi: चेक - जांचना - परखनाArabic: شيك - فحص - تحققBengali: পরীক্ষা করা - চেক (ব্যাংকের অর্থপ্রদান পত্র)Russian: проверять - чек (банковский)Japanese: 確認する - チェック (小切手)Vietnamese: kiểm tra - séc (chi phiếu)Korean: 확인하다 - 수표Turkish: kontrol etmek - çek (banka çeki)Urdu: جانچنا - چیک (بینک والا)Indonesian: memeriksa - cek (bank)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
I need to check my schedule before agreeing.
basic
Please check your answers before submitting the test.
basic
He paid by check at the store.
basic
Let me check if the meeting room is free.
natural
I’ll give your work a quick check later.
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She put a check on her phone bill to avoid extra charges.
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