cheques
word · lemma: cheque
Definition
Cheques are written orders to a bank to pay a certain amount of money from a person's account to someone else. They are used as a way to make payments without using cash.
Usage & Nuances
'Cheques' is British spelling; American English uses 'checks'. Often used in plural to refer to multiple payment slips. Usage is formal/financial; 'write a cheque', 'deposit cheques'. Cheques are less common today due to electronic payments.
Example Sentences
I wrote three cheques to pay my bills.
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Some shops do not accept cheques.
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He deposited the cheques in his bank account.
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My grandmother still pays her rent with cheques every month.
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Ever since online banking became popular, I rarely use cheques anymore.
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All those old business cheques are stored in a locked drawer.
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