check — to examine something to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to examine something to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /tʃek/
Korean meaning: 확인하다, 점검하다
Korean pronunciation: 첵 (강세: 첵)
Example Sentences
- I always check my phone 100 times before an important exam.
- Could you check if my wallet is still in my pocket? I'm too scared to look.
- Please check your email for the meeting details.
check
VERB//tʃek//
to examine something to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition
A mechanic carefully checks the car engine for problems
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Check the deck to prevent a wreck!
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Origin
From Persian 'shah' (king), which entered English through Old French 'echec' and Middle English 'chek'. The word originally referred to the game of chess and the call to warn that the king was under attack, later generalized to mean 'to stop' or 'to verify'.
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“I always check my phone 100 times before an important exam.”
“Could you check if my wallet is still in my pocket? I'm too scared to look.”
“Please check your email for the meeting details.”
“The teacher will check our homework tomorrow.”
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