What does “check” mean?
- 1
verbto look at something to see if it is correct, safe or as it should be
Check your answers before you hand in the test.
- 2
nouna look to see if something is correct or safe
The mechanic did a quick check of the brakes.
- 3
nounthe bill in a restaurant, or a printed paper used to pay money from a bank
Could we have the check, please?
Check at a glance
- Part of speech
- verb & noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /tʃɛk/ · CHEK
How to use “check” correctly
In US restaurants ask for “the check”; British English says “the bill”.
Common phrases with “check”
- check in
- check out
- double-check
- pay the check
Idioms with “check”
- Take a rain check: To politely say no to an invitation now, but suggest doing it another time.
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