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Check

/t͡ʃɛk/

A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.

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📖 Definitions of "Check"

noun

1
A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.
2
An inspection or examination.
"I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check."
3
A control; a limit or stop.
"The castle moat should hold the enemy in check."
4
A mark (especially a checkmark: ✓) used as an indicator.
"Place a check by the things you have done."

🔄 Synonyms of "Check"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
ascertainverb	(transitive) To find out definitely; to discover or establish.
rebukenoun	(of a person) To criticise harshly; to reprove.
controlnoun	(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
assaynoun	The qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something.
breakverb	(ergative, transitive, intransitive) To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.
reprimandnoun	To reprove in a formal or official way.
cracknoun	(intransitive) To form cracks.
assureverb	(transitive) To make sure and secure; ensure.
chideverb	(transitive) To admonish in blame; to reproach angrily.
marknoun	(heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
moderatenoun	Not excessive; acting in moderation
berateverb	(transitive) To chide or scold vehemently.
scoldverb	(ambitransitive) To rebuke angrily.
fitverb	Suitable; proper
seeverb	(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.
disciplinenoun	A controlled behaviour; self-control.
determineverb	To ascertain definitely; to figure out, find out, or conclude by analyzing, calculating, or investigating.
ensureverb	(intransitive) To make sure or certain of something (usually some future event or condition).
hitchnoun	(informal) A problem, delay or source of difficulty.
trainnoun	Elongated or trailing portion.
arrestnoun	(law) The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
jibenoun	A facetious or insulting remark; a jeer, a taunt.
conditionnoun	A state or quality.
retardverb	(offensive, dated) A person with mental retardation.

↔️ Antonyms of "Check"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
disaccordnoun	The absence or reverse of accord.
disagreeverb	(intransitive) To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
discordnoun	Lack of concord, agreement, harmony; disaccord.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Check"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
matchnoun	(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
hitchnoun	(informal) A problem, delay or source of difficulty.
check outverb	(transitive) To examine, inspect, look at closely, ogle; to investigate; to gather information so as to make a decision.
curbnoun	(transitive) To check, restrain or control.
check intoverb	(transitive) To formally announce one's arrival at a location or event (usually a hotel) to a proprietor or employee of that location or event in order to secure admission, accommodations, or other services.
checkoutnoun	The process of checking out items at a supermarket or library.
turn backverb	(intransitive) To reverse direction and retrace one's steps.
arrestnoun	(law) The process of arresting a criminal, suspect etc.
holdverb	(transitive) To grasp or grip.
testnoun	A challenge, trial.
assaynoun	The qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something.
chequenoun	(UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) A written order directing a bank to pay money to a person or entity.
checkernoun	One who or that which checks or verifies something.
go oververb	(transitive, idiomatic) To look at carefully; to scrutinize; to analyze.
look intoverb	(idiomatic) To investigate, explore, or consider.
bridlenoun	(equestrianism) The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.
have wordsverb	(idiomatic, of two or more parties) To argue, to have an argument.
check up onverb	To look after or inquire about someone's well-being.
check oververb	(transitive) To read and look for errors or problems.
find outverb	(transitive, idiomatic) To discover, as by asking or investigating.