CHECK — 5 letter word
check
The word check has 5 letters: C, H, E, C, K. It contains 1 vowel and 4 consonants. It scores 16 points in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. As a noun, it means "the act of inspecting or verifying".
5 letter word "check": C H E C K — noun
Scrabble score: 16 Words With Friends score: 17
Letter analysis of check
| Letter | Count | Type | Scrabble pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | Consonant | 3 |
| H | 1 | Consonant | 4 |
| E | 1 | Vowel | 1 |
| K | 1 | Consonant | 5 |
1 vowels, 4 consonants, 4 unique letters
Definition of check
noun
- the act of inspecting or verifying "they made a check of their equipment" Synonyms: checkout
- (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king
- obstructing an opponent in ice hockey
- the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess Synonyms: bridle
- a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines, resembling a checkerboard "We wore skirts with checks."
- a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something Synonyms: chip
- something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress Synonyms: balk
- an appraisal of the state of affairs Synonyms: assay
- additional proof that something that was believed is correct, such as some fact, hypothesis, or theory "We received a check once our report was analyzed." Synonyms: substantiation, confirmation, verification
- the bill in a restaurant "I asked the waiter for the check." Synonyms: tab, chit
- a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed "As I called the role I put a check mark by each student's name." Synonyms: tick, check mark
- a written order directing a bank to pay money "We paid all our bills by check." Synonyms: bank check, cheque
- the state of inactivity following an interruption Synonyms: halt, arrest, hitch, stay, stop
verb
- to make cracks or chinks in "The heat checked the paint." Synonyms: chink
- to arrest the motion of something abruptly "I checked the flow of water by shutting off the main valve."
- to slow the growth or development of "Our largest competitor checked our growth locally when they opened up across the street from us." Synonyms: delay, retard
- to examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition "check the brakes" Synonyms: go over, check up on, look into, check out, suss out
- to put a check mark on or near or next to "Please check each name on the list" Synonyms: mark
- to verify by consulting a source or authority "I checked your documents and they seem fine."
- to find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort "I'll check on your flights." Synonyms: watch, see, learn, find out, ascertain
- to place into check "With a move of their pawn, they checked my king."
- to hold back, as of a danger or an enemy "We should check the influence of our enemy's ideology." Synonyms: arrest
- to decline to initiate betting "I checked my hand."
- to stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution "They repeatedly checked their watch while waiting for the train."
- to stop in a chase especially when scent is lost "The dog checked."
- to abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey
- to hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping "You can check your coat over there."
- to consign for shipment on a vehicle "Check your luggage before boarding."
- to lessen the intensity of "The medication checked my back pain." Synonyms: moderate, control, hold, contain, hold in
- to make an examination or investigation "Check into the rumor."
- to block or impede a player from the opposing team in ice hockey "I was checked so hard I came out of my skates."
- to be verified or confirmed Synonyms: check out
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