double-check — to examine or verify something again to make sure it is correct or complete
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to examine or verify something again to make sure it is correct or complete
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʌbəl tʃek/
Example Sentences
- My mom always double-checks if I turned off the stove, even when I'm cooking instant noodles.
- Let me double-check the meeting time with my boss.
- I double-checked my pockets five times, but my keys had magically disappeared anyway.
double-check
VERB[/ˈdʌbəl tʃek/]
to examine or verify something again to make sure it is correct or complete
💡 Concept
to examine or verify something again to make sure it is correct or complete
🎵 Rhyme
In trouble on the deck, always double-check!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈdʌbəl tʃek/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʌbəl tʃek/
🌳Etymology
Rootdouble
Suffix-check
🎵Rhyme
trouble checkbubble techcouple deck
trouble check
bubble tech
couple deck
🔗Collocations
double-check the facts
double-check your work
double-check the calculation
double-check before leaving
double-check the address
double-check with someone
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom always double-checks if I turned off the stove, even when I'm cooking instant noodles.”
“Let me double-check the meeting time with my boss.”
😄 Fun example
“I double-checked my pockets five times, but my keys had magically disappeared anyway.”
“Please double-check your passport and ticket before going to the airport.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
verifyrecheckconfirmreviewvalidate
Antonyms
ignoreoverlookskip
Related
inspectexaminescrutinizeauditcross-check
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