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Word entry · 5 letters

check

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"Look over carefully"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /t͡ʃɛk/Part of speech noun, verbSorted ccehkStarts with CEnds with K1 cluesVery common crossword word
1C2H3E4C5K

Definitions

  1. To inspect, verify, stop, or mark; also a bill or pattern.

Word origin

From Middle English chekken, partly from Old French eschequier and partly from the noun (see above).

Used in a sentence

  • I don't know if she will be there, but it's worth a check.
  • checks and balances
  • The castle moat should hold the enemy in check.

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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues

01Look over carefully5 letters

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"Search similar patterns."

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