check

to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively usually used with out or over.

The first known use: in the 14th century

Word Structure

5 Letters, 1 Syllable

check

3 Phonemes

C e k

onset, rime

ch eck

Morpheme

check

Sentence Examples

Make sure to check your spelling.

She checked her makeup in the mirror.

We should check the equipment to make sure that it's working properly.

The guards checked my passport.

If you're looking for a spoon, check the top drawer.

The police ran a check on the license plate and found out that the car had been stolen.

Common Phrases

check up

check out

check off

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