check
Translation
to check, to examine, to verify, to inspect
Examples
Please check your work for mistakes.
Please check your work for mistakes.
Can you check if the door is locked?
Can you check if the door is locked?
I need to check my email.
I need to check my email.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to check (sth.) Please check your work.
((if/whether ...)) to check if... Can you check if the door is locked?
((on sb./sth.)) to check on (sb./sth.) I'll check on the kids.
Similar Words
Synonyms: examine, verify, inspect, control
Etymology
From Old French 'eschec', a 'check' in chess. The sense of stopping an opponent's move led to the meanings 'control' and 'verify'.
Memory Tips
Imagine putting a check mark (✓) next to items on a list as you verify them.