Basic Details
Word: Check
Part of Speech: Verb / Noun
Verb: To examine, inspect, or verify something carefully.
Noun: An act of examining or verifying; also a written order directing a bank to pay money (in financial contexts).
Synonyms: Inspect, examine, verify, review, assess
Antonyms: Overlook, ignore, neglect, skip, bypass
Idioms and Phrases
- Keep in check: To control or restrain something.
Example: "The government took steps to keep inflation in check."
- Check in: To register upon arrival at a hotel or airport.
Example: "We checked in at the hotel around 3 PM."
- Check off: To mark items on a list as completed.
Example: "She checked off the tasks as she completed them."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Please check your work before submitting the assignment.
Example 2: The mechanic did a full check of the vehicle.
Example 3: We need to check the schedule for updates.
Fun Fact
The word "check" comes from the Old French word eschec, meaning a check in chess. Over time, it evolved in English to mean inspection, control, or verification in many contexts.
Famous Quote
"Check yourself before you wreck yourself." Ice Cube
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does the verb "check" mean?
a) To ignore a situation
b) To examine or verify something
c) To complete a task
d) To argue with someone
Answer: b) To examine or verify something
2. Which of the following is a correct use of "check" as a noun?
a) I will check my bag now.
b) He wrote a check for the bill.
c) They checking in soon.
d) Please check your message.
Answer: b) He wrote a check for the bill.
3. What is a synonym for "check"?
a) Ignore
b) Forget
c) Examine
d) Drop
Answer: c) Examine
4. What does the idiom "keep in check" mean?
a) Monitor mail
b) Restrain or control
c) Save money
d) Tick a box
Answer: b) Restrain or control
5. Which is an antonym of "check"?
a) Inspect
b) Review
c) Ignore
d) Verify
Answer: c) Ignore
